Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington

Washington's political relationships with those two men are the subject of two of Henriques's essays, which reject the condescending notion that the aging president sided with Hamilton on policy matters because of mental decline. In Henriques's view, Washington remained acute througho...

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Published in:Journal of Southern History 2007, Vol.73 (4), p.877-879
Main Author: Longmore, Paul K.
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
American history
Biographies
Nonfiction
Politics
Washington, George (1732-99)
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Summary:Washington's political relationships with those two men are the subject of two of Henriques's essays, which reject the condescending notion that the aging president sided with Hamilton on policy matters because of mental decline. In Henriques's view, Washington remained acute throughout his presidency and adopted Hamilton's recommendations because he shared the treasury secretary's vision of American capitalist economic development.
ISSN:0022-4642
2325-6893
DOI:10.2307/27649578