There have been many serious abuses of presidential power in
recent decades, including Watergate, the Iran-Contra scandal, and
the Lewinsky affair, subsequently Americans have demonstrated
renewed interest in discussing the relationship between character
and political leadership. Through an investigation of the life and
career of George Washington, often considered the exemplary moral
president, the chapters offer a balanced scholarly contribution to
this analysis.
Fishman, Pederson, Rozell, and their contributors examine the
legacy of Washingtons presidency. Leading political scientists and
historians describe and evaluate the impact of Washington's
leadership on the institution of the presidency and on those who
have since occupied the Oval Office. In the contemporary era of
almost endless speculation about the role of character in
presidential leadership, an analysis of Washington's character and
the model he established is especially germane.
The chapters provide diverse interpretations of the value of
understanding Washington's leadership and the character of the
modern presidency. Some of the scholars conclude that Washington
indeed laid the foundation for good character and strong leadership
in the presidency. Others take a more critical approach and see
Washington, like many of his successors, as a fallible human being
who possessed both character strengths and weaknesses. The lasting
value of this analysis for political scientists, historians, and
other students of the American presidency is that it demonstrates
the continued vibrant debate over Washington's authentic legacy to
the office.
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