Beschreibung:
In George Washington: Uniting a Nation, Don Higginbotham argues that Washington's greatest contribution to American life was creating a sense of American unity. In clear and concise prose, Higginbotham shows that as Revolutionary War commander, proponent of the Constitution, and President, George Washington focused on building national identity and erecting institutions to cement the fledgling nation.
Chapter 1: Unity and SymbolismChapter 2: Political Unity and ConsolidationChapter 3: The Unifier as PresidentChapter 4: Reflections on the UnifierAppendix 1: Sentiments on a Peace Establishment, May 1783Appendix 2: Circular to State Governments, June 1783Appendix 3: To the President of the Confederation Congress, September 17, 1787Appendix 4: First Inaugural Address, April 30, 1789Appendix 5: Farewell Address, September 19, 1796Appendix 6: Eighth Annual Message to Congress, December 7, 1796