Summary: Because of his iconic status, we don't always see Washington the President, politician and policy creator. In this cast we will. The first U.S. President was influential in many ways, not only in securing a military victory, but also in insisting on changes to the Articles, providing cover for a convention creating a national American government, and acting as President to maintain a relevant and strong national government. His words of wisdom on stepping out from parties, and his insistence on an American Union at all costs, are worthy of a day of celebration and contemplation.
