Abstract This paper explains that, judging from his historical record, GeorgeWashington was not a leader who avoided taking the initiative to make important and effective snap decisions during trying times of crisis. The author points out that Washington was perhaps among the greatest of the American presidents in the area of moral authority. His leadership was informed by a staunch morality that provided the general public with a near-mythical model of correct speech and action. The paper states that GeorgeWashington's policy on international relations shows he was a leader who was well aware of the world around him, and his first international objective concerned the setup of friendly foreign relations for the peaceful continuance of American national growth.
Table of Contents
Crisis Leadership
Moral Authority
International Relations
Setting an Agenda for the American Nation
From the Paper "While the slow building of Hamiltonian Federalism and Jeffersonian
Republicanism was too gradual and inevitable to really be called a crisis, the eventual clash of the two forces was, in that it split the country into two distinct halves: the industrialized northeast and the agrarian south. In the south, a form of aristocracy was growing up more around an agrarian economy of bartering than an industrial economy of liquid capital. The president was pressed by Thomas Jefferson, a representative of the blue-blooded south; and Alexander Hamilton, a man of humble beginnings who had made a name for himself through his genius and financial acumen. Washington did the best that he could to see both sides of the story, and when he instituted a federalized bank, it was assumedly with reservations concerning the negative reactions his friend."
Tags: leadership, federalism, agenda, moral, international
Abstract This paper discusses "GeorgeWashington: A Biography" by John R. Alden, in which he not only focuses on Washington's success as an outstanding general, but also tries to show his readers Washington's personality, his nationalist character, lifestyle and experiences. The paper shows how, in his book, Alden gives his readers a variety of perspectives of the American Revolutionary War and how the victory related to Washington and his way of managing his troops.
From the Paper "Alden thinks that Washington had grown enormously in stature during the Revolutionary War. He calls Washington "a man of unquestioned integrity" and a man who quickly learned to trust his own judgement. Alden also gives and example of the relationship between the Congress and Washington himself by indicating that Washington sometimes railed at Congress for its failure to supply troops and for the bungling fiscal measures that furstrated his efforts to secure adequate material. At the same time, though, Alden describes that Washington's relations with Congress and with the state governments "exemplary" during the Revolutionary War, which was strongly related to his ability to deal with the civil authority."
Abstract The paper discusses the difficulty of Joseph Ellis' task of painting a precise picture GeorgeWashington and the real man behind the legend. The paper approves of Ellis' use of primary and secondary sources and asserts that the most impressive aspect of the book is its inherent readability. The paper highly recommends this book to anyone interested in learning more about one of America's most important forefathers.
From the Paper "The difficulty of Ellis's task is compounded by the fact that seemingly very little is known about Washington's private life. He was a man who famously accomplished a lot throughout the course of his life, but said very little regarding his own thoughts. We know that he was born on the 22nd of February 1732 and died on the 14th of December 1799. He served two full terms as the first President of the United States of America, between the years of 1789 and 1797. He is considered to be, alongside Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of the three best presidents that the United States has ever had. Washington is widely considered to be the prime example of republicanism in practice."
Abstract This paper examines the legacy of leadership, compromise, vision and obstacles that created the Washington Presidency and the lasting impact GeorgeWashington has had on every succeeding American presidency since his term.
From the Paper "Who was George Washington? We all know about his generalship. It was his fairness in straddling the various arguments about the Constitution and not really taking sides that "it was assumed that Washington would be the first President, but the Convention, not anticipating the rise of a two-party system, expected a free-for-all after the General." George Washington was, in effect a sort of buffer between the known of the past, and the unknown of the new nation in the future. As James Madison put it: "We are in a wilderness without a single footstep to guide us." Washington was a known quantity and quality, Benjamin Franklin, who might have seemed a more logical choice, was too old, and the rebellious Madison and Jefferson were too young, and too liberal in many ways. Washington became the obvious consensus President."
Abstract The paper notes that GeorgeWashington did much for the U.S.A even before he became its first president. The paper comments that most important was his involvement as a general in the American Revolution, which helped make America what it is today and shaped the future for the freedom that the American people still enjoy. The paper continues that the federal government which formed was the ultimate result of the American Revolution and that this allowed the U.S.A to grow into the wealthy and powerful nation that it is today.
Outline:
Introduction
Washington and the American Revolution
Political Causes
Economic Causes
Social Causes
Conclusion
From the Paper "The formation of this government allowed America to grow into a very wealthy and vastly powerful nation, with many possibilities remaining for its future. America is still growing, of course, but the changes that take place in the country today are not as drastic, nor are they as rapid, as they were back in the days when George Washington was a general, leading armies to battle and to victory. Had it not been for the Revolution, and the bravery of the men who fought in it, America would not have come as far as quickly, and history would be very differen."
Abstract This paper presents a discussion about the foreign policy issues of America's fist president GeorgeWashington. Washington, an isolationist, was staunch in his advice and belief that the United States should stay out of foreign affairs unless they involved the US directly.
Abstract The paper discusses the significance of the GeorgeWashington and the Cherry Tree myth. The story was first presented in 1806 and since then it has become an important part of the American culture but in recent times this myth has gained popularity for another reason. It now helps America understand what the age of realism has done to its society and cultural traditions. With the loss of innocence, people now view everything with skepticism and therefore even the most highly celebrated figures of American history are often doubted. The paper therefore addresses the symbolism present in the story and studies it from a different perspective.
From the Paper "The Myth or fable of George Washington and the Cherry Tree? is more about adding an element of romance to the old figures of American history and is less about teaching honesty or moral values. While the story is clearly the type of fable that one would want to tell his children so that they would understand how important it is to stay away from lies and deception. But the actual moral of this story was a rather different one. We need to understand the symbolism present in the story. The child tells the truth to his father not because George Washington himself was a truthful person who as the story says told his father. "I can"t tell a lie, you know I can't tell a lie. I did cut it with my hatchet." But the story is more about the father's tolerant attitude towards his children."
Abstract This paper discusses GeorgeWashington's childhood, his first jobs, and his involvement in the armed forces. The paper explains how he was unanimously voted into office, and his actions during his presidency. The writer explains why he is considered the greatest American of all time, and why he deserves the name "Father of Our Country".
From the Paper "The first US President, George Washington, was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, February 22, 1732. His father, a rich and wealthy plantation owner and iron factory owner, died when Washington was only 11, which is when he moved in with his half-brother Lawrence. His brother owned a plantation at Mount Vernon, and was one of the first people to come up with the idea of crop rotation(a way of planting crops that deals with changing your crops from cattle to grain every other season), and became wealthy and successful with that idea. He also invented a type of fertilizer that he used on some of his potato plants which also proved ingenious. Another interesting fact about his farming techniques, was that he had a greenhouse on the edge of his home at Mount Vernon and was probably the first greenhouse ever, and the only one at that time."
Tags: america, chief, commander, constitutional, convention, curtis, delaware, forge, martha, revolution, trenton, valley, vernon
Abstract The paper discusses GeorgeWashington, first president of the United States. The paper includes a summary of his life, an analysis of his political career and his place in American history. It also includes excerpts from his personal writings.
From the Paper "George Washington loved his country perhaps more than any other countryman. He fought to gain independence from England, fought internal forces to ensure a proper constitution, and accepted with grace and dignity the distinction of becoming the first president of the United States, an office and title he did not actively pursue. Washington died at his beloved Mount Vernon, December 14, 1799 of a throat infection. Henry Lee delivered his eulogy before Congress, saying, "First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen"? Always putting his country first and foremost, George Washington was the most beloved president the United States has ever known."
Tags: statesmen, Mount, Vernon, French, and, Indian, War, Constitutional, Convention
Abstract This paper describes GeorgeWashington and outlines his ironic dislike of politics and his attempt to prevent the formation of political parties, following his belief that politics were a divisive and potentially dangerous development for the future of the new United States of America. The paper discusses how despite his firm views, he served as president of the United States for two terms.
From the Paper "George Washington, although unanimously elected to two terms of the Presidency by the Electoral College, disliked politics and believed them to be a divisive and potentially dangerous development for the future of the new United States of America. In this view he may have blamed the politics and not the underlying, varied needs and desires of the various groups, but it was a view he held to steadfastly throughout his political career. He worked hard to minimize the effects of politics while he was in office, but ultimately failed, with political parties forming before his second term as President ended."
Abstract This paper seeks to understand the American military leader GeorgeWashington. By his example of courageous action on the battlefield, as well as his brilliant strategies and strategems to foil the British, we can learn how he won a war against incredible odds. Also, beneath this veneer of military might, he could be extremely sensitive to the plight of slaves, as he secretly sought to abolish slavery when it would most certainly not have done the economy well in a new United States. By exploring these military and ethical approaches, we can learn of the incredible mind of a great leader.
This paper discusses the novel, "GeorgeWashington Gomez," by Americo Paredes, which strongly endorses the Mexican seditionist movement by depicting a protagonist whose life is ruined because he hates his own race and, thus, himself.
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Abstract This paper explains that the Mexican revolutionaries of the novel fight to preserve their cultural integrity against impingement by Anglos seeking to profit off the Mexican land with a rapaciousness paralleling the British colonizers to the American colonies, hence, the designation of the novel's protagonist as an ironically named GeorgeWashington Gomez. The author points out that the greatest internal and external crisis of the novel occurs when Gualinto kills the revolutionary and prison escapee, Lupe Garda, symbolically killing his seditionist father, his own identity, and the integrity of the community, showing how the Anglo encroachment of law and education has fully impinged upon Gualinto's mind. The paper relates that author Americo Paredes makes parallels throughout his book with the counter-revolutionary actions of the protagonist and that of earlier revolutionary periods of internal division in American history; for example, a man is noted as having a "John Brown beard," tying the initial description to the earlier American era of anti-slavery revolts in America, such as John Brown's raid upon Harper's Ferry.
From the Paper "During the height of the military crisis, Gualinto must continually wrestle with his own values and beliefs. He has returned to his community after higher education, law school and the military, all ideologies that have taught him that his people's ways are inferior to white ways. One of the earliest examples of Gualinto verbally expressing his sense of self-hatred occurs in the context of a discussion over money for college, as Gualinto rants against his father, calling him an "ignorant Mexican," even though the boy is of his father's own nation, flesh, and blood, a Mexican himself."
Tags: colonizers, counter-revolutionary, protagonist, father, law
Abstract This paper discusses the life of GeorgeWashington from the time that he became involved in politics. It describes some of his achievements as President of the United States and the views of the people of America and his critics of the time. The papers concludes that he could be stated as being a mediocre leader by many and great by few, depending on how much of an impact one views what he did during his presidency.
From the Paper "As president, George Washington earned $25,000 a year. This is equivalent to about $1 million in today's purchasing power. Considering this fact, does it make sense for us to only pay current presidents $200,000 a year? Finally, Washington made it clear that there was no difference between the public and the private president. He thought the president was a fully public person and that his every action should be judged by the American people. The nation would benefit greatly by getting back to this standard as quickly as possible. (Previdi 498)"
Tags: president, U.S., America, frontier, government
Abstract This paper explains the background of GeorgeWashington Carver, one of America's most famous black scientists. The paper discusses his agricultural innovations that helped change American and worldwide agriculture. The paper also relates that he helped change the way America looked at educating blacks.
From the Paper "During his time on the farm, he taught himself to read, and he discovered he loved learning, too. Because of this, he left the farm and traveled over 100 miles to the nearest elementary school that admitted black students. Then he went all the way to Kansas to attend high school. After he graduated, he hoped to attend college, and applied at Highland University, a small Kansas school. The administration admitted him without an interview, but would not let him attend when they discovered he was black. Finally, he gained admittance to Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, but it was not until he was 30, in 1890, where he was the first black student to graduate from the school."
Tags: agriculture, innovations, blacks, Tuskagee, Institute
Abstract Discusses whether Washington still deserves this honor. Includes biographical data and discusses Washington's crucial role as a general in the Revolutionary War. Also addresses his commitment to republican values and his ideals.
From the Paper "George Washington deserves to be called "the father of his country" for a number of reasons. He has been traditionally given this title and the tradition stretches back to his own lifetime. This indicates that he was important to people at the time in ..."
