Richard Lim

Year(s) Discussed: 1732-1799 How did George Washington help shape the American presidency without becoming a king? Historian Richard Lim joins us to explore Washington’s evolving leadership, his deference to Congress, the Newburgh conspiracy, and the choices that helped establish civilian control of the military and strengthen the early American republic. Discover the human story behind the founding-era icon and why his restraint still matters to presidential history today. More information can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.