'Mr. President'

"Mr. President" offers a revealing look at George Washington's early presidency during a tumultuous period marked by crises and threats to the new nation. Drawing on rare documents, it explores how Washington used strategic and often unconstitutional measures to expand executive power, shaping the presidency into what scholars now refer to as an "imperial" office. The book examines his balancing act between preserving the Union and protecting individual liberties, highlighting his profound influence on American government.