With wit and flair, Founding Myths exposes the errors and inventions in thirteen of America’s most cherished tales, from Paul Revere’s famous ride to Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” speech. Exploring the dynamic intersection between history-making and story-making, award-winning author and his...
President: How and Why the Founders Created a Chief Executive CHAPTER EIGHTWashington and the Challenge to Transcendent Leadership At the Federal Convention, Gouverneur Morris, pushing to shape an independent presidency, had suggested a subtle but highly significant change in wording. As of Augus...