George Washington's Final Battle

The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and a Nation

Inbunden, Engelska, 2021

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George Washington is remembered for leading the Continental Army to victory, presiding over the Constitution, and forging a new nation, but few know the story of his involvement in the establishment of a capital city and how it nearly tore the United States apart. In George Washington’s Final Battle, Robert P. Watson brings this tale to life, telling how the country's first president tirelessly advocated for a capital on the shores of the Potomac. Washington envisioned and had a direct role in planning many aspects of the city that would house the young republic. In doing so, he created a landmark that gave the fledgling democracy credibility, united a fractious country, and created a sense of American identity. Although Washington died just months before the federal government's official relocation, his vision and influence live on in the city that bears his name. This little-known story of founding intrigue throws George Washington’s political acumen into sharp relief and provides a historical lesson in leadership and consensus-building that remains relevant today. This book will fascinate anyone interested in the founding period, the American presidency, and the history of Washington, DC.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2021-02-15
Mått152 x 229 x 36 mm
Vikt658 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor384
FörlagGeorgetown University Press
ISBN9781626167841

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Robert P. Watson is a Distinguished Professor of American History at Lynn University and the author or editor of more than forty books, including The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn: An Untold Story of the American Revolution, The Nazi Titanic: The Incredible Untold Story of a Doomed Ship in World War II, and America’s First Crisis: The War of 1812. He is a frequent media commentator and activist who has founded three nonprofit think tanks dedicated to civic education, political reform, and fact-checking political campaigns.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsChronologyIntroduction: The “Other” Founding DebatesPART I. GEORGE WASHINGTON’S EARLY LIFE AND AMERICAN VISION1. Surveying a Future 2. Western Adventures3. The Dispensations of Providence4. Potomac Fever 5. Cincinnatus PART II. THE QUESTION OF A CAPITAL6. Swords in their Hands 7. Mutiny! 8. The Day the War Ended 9. A Singular Destiny 10. Fixing the Seat of Government11. Political Architecture PART III. THE GREAT DEBATE12. Convention 13. Ten Miles Square 14. An Inauguration15. New York City 16. The Great Debate 17. The (Second) Most Famous Dinner in History PART IV. CONFLICT AND COMPROMISE18. The Grand Compromise 19. Philadelphia 20. The Residence Act of 1790 21. The City of Washington 22. Financing the Capital PART V. BUILDING THE CAPITAL23. The Architect24. Intrigues and Injuries25. A Design Contest26. Building the President’s House 27. A House Divided PART VI. LEGACY28. Washington (Never) Slept Here 29. A Pedestal Waiting for a Monument 30. Temple of Liberty 31. The Father of His Country 32. 'Tis Well Epilogue: The Building Is in a State to Be Habitable Appendix A. Chronological List of Temporary Capitals Appendix B. List of Possible Locations for the Capital