Presidential books, speeches, treaties, correspondence, photographs
Posted in Rare Books on Oct 21st, 2008
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States” (Constitution, Article II). A reluctant if inevitable choice for the presidency, George Washington had hoped he might find [...]