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Truth Be Told ParanormalSecrets and Spies of the Revolutionary War – Part 2 with Dr. Lindsay ChervinskyIn this compelling second installment of our series on Revolutionary War espionage, host Tony Sweet sits down with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, to uncover the shadowy world behind America’s fight for independence.Dr. Chervinsky shares expert insights on George Washington as the “Spymaster-in-Chief,” revealing the sophisticated networks, coded messages, and double agents that turned the tide of the war. Beyond the battles and politics, they explore Washington’s leadership style, his mastery of deception, and the human stories behind the Culper Ring and other intelligence operations.This episode offers a...2025-07-1145 min
WCNY Community FMRepeating History, Episode 11 - Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential LibraryOn the latest episode of Repeating History, our guest is Dr. Lindsay Chervinksy, the executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. Bob and Dr. Lindsay discuss the transformative presidency of John Adams, the notorious Alien and Sedition Acts in the context of the vicious partisanship of the 1790s and their use again under the Trump administration. As this episode demonstrates, there are many lessons to be learned and insights to be gleaned from this often overlooked period in our nation's history. Threats of and actual political violence, hyper-partisanship, threats of disunion, electoral chicanery--the 1790's had it...2025-06-1228 min
Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri MillerLindsay Chervinsky’s new book ‘Making the Presidency’ teaches us about the past and presentLindsay Chervinsky knew other historians had written extensively about America’s second president, John Adams. But none of those books were written before January 6, 2021, when an insurrection at the nation’s capitol ended the tradition of peacefully transferring power in the U.S. — a tradition that started with Adams himself. In her new book, “Making the Presidency,” Chervinsky looks back at Adams life and focuses on how George Washington’s successor shaped the presidency in the final years of the 18th century. She argues that it was Adams who established political norms for the executiv...2025-02-2153 min
Speaking of WritersLindsay Chervinsky-MAKING THE PRESIDENCY John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the RepublicIn the fall of 1796, George Washington announced his retirement, sparking terror and excitement across the country. Could the new nation survive without Washington at the healm? John Adams, one of the most qualified statesman in American history, emerged victorious after a nail-biting election. Unfortunately for Adams, the problems that plagued the fledging United States were greater than he first feared.
With virtually no guidance from Washington, Adams faced seemingly insurmountable odds as he was forced to navigate pandemics, political violence, attacks from foreign powers, threats to freedom of speech and the press, and a hostile cabinet that betrayed him...2025-01-3024 min
BookstackEpisode 156: Lindsay Chervinsky on John Adams' Republic-Forging PrecedentsIn this week’s episode of Bookstack, host Richard Aldous talks to presidential historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky, author of the new book, Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic (Oxford University Press).Note: this episode was recorded in early January 2025.Bookstack is now a production of American Purpose at Persuasion.Follow Persuasion on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube to keep up with our latest articles, podcasts, and events, as well as updates from excellent writers across our network.And, to receive pieces like this in your inbox and sup...2025-01-2230 min
Reckoning with Jason HerbertEpisode 113 From the Vault: Lincoln with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky and Dr. Megan Kate NelsonThis week we return to one of the first HATM Podcasts about one of the first films we ever did on the Historians At The Movies watch party: Lincoln. Joining us are two of the most dynamic historians working today: Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky and Dr. Megan Kate Nelson. We get into Lincoln's presidency, the role of his cabinet, as well as somehow ranking the hottest presidents. This one is a ride. About our guests:Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky is a presidential historian and the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library. She is the author...2025-01-151h 20
The Burn Bag PodcastPresident Jimmy Carter: What was his Foreign Policy Legacy? Featuring Presidential Historian Dr. Lindsay ChervinskyOn Friday, A’ndre chatted with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, a presidential historian and Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, to explore President Jimmy Carter’s presidential and post-presidential foreign policy legacy following his passing at age 100. The discussion began by addressing public reactions to Carter’s death and why the dichotomy of a “failed presidency but outstanding post-presidency” is misleading. Dr. Chervinsky highlighted Carter’s foreign policy achievements, including the Camp David Accords, normalization of relations with China, handling of the Cold War, and the Panama Canal Treaty, as well as Carter's difficulties in dealing with the Iranian Host...2025-01-1352 min
Diplomatic ImmunityDr. Lindsay Chervinsky: U.S. History & the Biden-Trump TransitionThis week, Kelly talks with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky about the history of Presidential transitions, and how the Biden-Trump transition is shaping up. Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky is a presidential historian and Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library. Her research focuses on the development of political institutions and political culture in the Early Republic. Her first book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, was published in April 2020. Her latest book, Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic, was published in September of this year. Her work has...2024-11-1422 min
Justice By DesignLessons From History with Dr Lindsay ChervinskyKim is joined this week by historian Dr Lindsay Chervinsky, they discuss the lessons history offers in navigating a divided nation post-election. The dialogue explores the challenges of unity, the role of leadership, the dynamics of the Supreme Court, and the importance of media literacy in an era of misinformation. Chervinsky emphasizes that while the road to unity is difficult, understanding shared values and facts is crucial for progress. The conversation highlights the need for civic virtue among leaders and the responsibility of citizens to engage critically with information.
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This DayHamilton's Diss Letter To Adams (1800) w/ Lindsay ChervinskyIt's October 23rd. This day in 1800, Alexander Hamilton penned a letter titled "The Public Conduct and Character of John Adams."Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Lindsay Chervinsky to talk about why Hamilton wrote the scathing letter, and how it played into the politics of the time, just weeks before that year's election.Lindsay's new book is "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic"This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts...2024-10-2421 minThis DayHamilton's Diss Letter To Adams (1800) w/ Lindsay ChervinskyIt's October 23rd. This day in 1800, Alexander Hamilton penned a letter titled "The Public Conduct and Character of John Adams."Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Lindsay Chervinsky to talk about why Hamilton wrote the scathing letter, and how it played into the politics of the time, just weeks before that year's election.Lindsay's new book is "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic"This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts...2024-10-2421 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 84: Making the Presidency with Lindsay ChervinskyThe second in command in any job gets neither the attention nor the respect that the chief does.By virtue of their timing, the founders and those who came first tend to command the spotlight.And yet, those who follow them do more than continue a legacy; they need to forge their own path and determine how to create something sustainable.Lindsay M. Chervinsky, in her new book Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic, makes the case that without John Adams’ wisdom and good judgment, America as we...2024-10-1436 min
WYPL Book TalkLindsay Chervinsky - Making the Presidency pt. 2
I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky back to the program for the concluding installment of our two-part interview. Dr. Chervinsky recently was named the executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. She has previously written The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution and co-edited Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture. Today we finish our discussion about George Washington’s vice President and successor in her new book, Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic which is published by Oxford University Press.
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Listening to AmericaA Conversation With Lindsay ChervinskyClay interviews author and frequent guest Lindsay Chervinsky about her splendid new book on the John Adams administration: Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic. In the second of two conversations about the book, Clay asks Lindsay to justify some of her unscrupulous attacks on the life and character of Thomas Jefferson. More to the point, why did John Adams fail to be re-elected for a second term in the year 1800? How much effect did the Constitution’s 3/5 clause have on the outcome? What were Adams’ greatest contributions to American political life? Why did Geor...2024-10-011h 02WYPL Book TalkLindsay Chervinsky - Making The Presidency pt. 1
I’m happy to welcome Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky back to the program for the first of a two-part interview. Dr. Chervinsky recently was named the executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. She has previously written The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution and co-edited Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture. Today we will begin our discussion about George Washington’s vice President and successor in her new book, Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic which is published by Oxford University Press.
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C-SPAN BookshelfBN+: Lindsay Chervinsky, "Making the Presidency"Lindsay Chervinsky is the brand-new executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. Simultaneously, her new book on John Adams has just been published. The book's title is "Making the Presidency." In her introduction, Chervinsky writes that Adams was "guaranteed to fall short in comparison to George Washington." She says the "challenge of the second president, therefore, called for someone to battle the growing partisan divisions without Washington's presence." John Adams served only one term and was defeated by Thomas Jefferson for a second. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...2024-09-241h 08
Booknotes+Ep. 185 Lindsay Chervinsky, "Making the Presidency"Lindsay Chervinsky is the brand-new executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. Simultaneously, her new book on John Adams has just been published. The book's title is "Making the Presidency." In her introduction, Chervinsky writes that Adams was "guaranteed to fall short in comparison to George Washington." She says the "challenge of the second president, therefore, called for someone to battle the growing partisan divisions without Washington's presence." John Adams served only one term and was defeated by Thomas Jefferson for a second. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...2024-09-241h 08
2 Complicated 4 HistoryJohn Adams and the Peaceful Transfer of Power - Dr. Lindsay ChervinskyDr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus are joined by Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky to examine John Adams’ presidency and the peaceful transfer of power in the nascent United States. How has Adams’ legacy echoed through successive presidential administrations? And how did Adams secure the survival of the republic?Please support this podcast by checking out our patreon:www.patreon.com/primarysourcemediaTRANSCRIPT: coming soon OUTLINE:0:00 - Introductions1:51 - Why Adams?4:48 - What Do We Need to Know About Adams...2024-09-171h 09
Drafting the PastLindsay Chervinsky Loves That Writing Is WorkIn this episode, Kate Carpenter interviews Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, a historian of the presidency, political culture, and the government, and the executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library. Her first book, which came out in 2020, was The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. She’s also the co-editor of the book Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture, and she writes regularly for the public and appears on podcasts and news coverage as an expert on presidential history. Her new book is out now. It’s called Making the Presidency: John Adams and...2024-09-1051 min
The Michael Steele PodcastMaking the Presidency (with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky)Michael Steele speaks with presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky about her new book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic." The pair discuss how John Adams set the precedent for a peaceful transfer of power, the importance of putting the Constitution above partisan interests and the challenges and expectations Kamala Harris will face if she is the first female president.
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Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntThe Electoral Landscape Past & Present with Dr. Whit Ayres & Dr. Lindsay ChervinskyPolitics War Room ON TOUR - live shows in NYC on 9/19, Atlanta on 10/12, and Boston on 11/2 at politicon.com/tour
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James and Al tear into Trump's and the pro-life movement's hypocrisy and analyze the latest prospects for a ceasefire in Gaza. Presidential historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky then joins them to discuss John Adams’ role in the founding and how he and Jefferson diffused a constitutional crisis to kick off our country’s legacy of peaceful transitions of power, now threatened by Trump. They also welcome pollster Dr. Whi...2024-09-051h 14
I'd Rather Be ReadingDr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky on How John Adams, the Second President of the United States, Shaped and Defined the American PresidencyLet me ask you a question—how much time have you spent really, truly thinking about the United States’ second president, John Adams? Probably not a ton—but today’s conversation will certainly make you think about him, and probably think a bit differently about him, at that. John Adams came into the presidency on the heels of an impossible act to follow—President George Washington, who today’s guest Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky writes in her new book Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic, was set apart, as “no one else possessed his stature or...2024-09-0536 minListening to America#1615 Understanding Lindsay Chervinsky’s New BookClay interviews regular guest Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky about her new book, Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic. It’s a wonderfully readable study of the one-term presidency of John Adams. Lindsay sheds new light on some of the most interesting moments of the Adams presidency and examines the first peaceful transfer of power in American political history and the second when Thomas Jefferson displaced Adams in the election of 1800. The book provides fascinating insights into the people and events that set the future trajectory of the great American experiment.2024-09-0256 min
The Road to NowHow John Adams Defined the Presidency w/ Lindsay ChervinskyJohn Adams’ single term as President has long been cast as a low point in his political career, but Lindsay Chervinsky sees it differently. "George Washington created the Presidency,” she writes in her new book Making the Presidency, “but John Adams defined it.” In this episode, Lindsay joins us to share why she sees Adams as a crucial figure in transforming an office that had been established for, and created by, George Washington, into a position with the customs and practices that could be passed down through generations. Along the way, Lindsay explains why she thinks we’ve gotten...2024-09-0255 min
Converging Dialogues#366 - The Presidency of John Adams: A Dialogue with Lindsay ChervinskyIn this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lindsay Chervinsky about the presidency of John Adams. They provide an overview of Adams’s presidency, maintaining the cabinet, the XYZ affair, Alien and Sedition Acts, Fries Rebellion, replacing Pickering and McHenry, Election of 1800, legacy of Adams, and many more topics. Lindsay M. Chervinsky a historian of the presidency, political culture, and the government. She is the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library. She obtained her PhD in history from the University of California, Davis and has been a fellow at the Kluge Center at the Li...2024-09-021h 26
Embark On The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.Making The Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic by Lindsay M. ChervinskyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/792224to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Making The Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic
Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Narrator: Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 1 minute
Release date: August 30, 2024
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
An authoritative account of the second president of the United States that shows how John Adams's leadership and legacy defined the office for those who followed and ensured the survival of the American republic. The United States of 1797 faced enormous challenges, provoked by enemies foreign and domestic. The father of the new nation...2024-08-302h 01
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasMaking The Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic by Lindsay M. ChervinskyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/792224 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Making The Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky Narrator: Lindsay M. Chervinsky Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 1 minute Release date: August 30, 2024 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: An authoritative account of the second president of the United States that shows how John Adams's leadership and legacy defined the office for those who followed and ensured the survival of the American republic. The United States of 1797 faced enormous challenges, provoked by enemies foreign and domestic. The father of the new nation, George...2024-08-3003 minExplore the Latest Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasMaking The Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic by Lindsay M. ChervinskyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/792224to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Making The Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic
Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Narrator: Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 1 minute
Release date: August 30, 2024
Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary:
An authoritative account of the second president of the United States that shows how John Adams's leadership and legacy defined the office for those who followed and ensured the survival of the American republic. The United States of 1797 faced enormous challenges, provoked by enemies foreign and domestic. The father of the new nation, George Washington...2024-08-302h 01
Tune In To The Transformative Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Making the Presidency by Lindsay M. ChervinskyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/5537to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Making the Presidency
Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Narrator: Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Format: mp3
Length: 14 hrs and 1 min
Release date: 08-30-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 36 ratings
Genres: Politics & Activism
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The United States of 1797 faced enormous challenges. The father of the new nation, George Washington, left his vice president, John Adams, with relatively little guidance and impossible expectations to meet. Adams was confronted with intense partisan divides, debates over citizenship, fears of political violence, potential for foreign conflict with France and Britain, and a nation unsure that the...2024-08-302h 01
Listen to New Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsMaking The Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic by Lindsay M. ChervinskyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/792224 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Making The Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky Narrator: Lindsay M. Chervinsky Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 1 minute Release date: August 30, 2024 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: An authoritative account of the second president of the United States that shows how John Adams's leadership and legacy defined the office for those who followed and ensured the survival of the American republic. The United States of 1797 faced enormous challenges, provoked by enemies foreign and domestic. The father of the new...2024-08-3003 min
History As It HappensHAIH On Location! Lindsay Chervinsky on "Making the Presidency"This is the second conversation in a two-part series recorded inside the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. John Adams' one-term presidency was sandwiched between towering figures of the American past. He succeeded the living legend George Washington and was succeeded by Thomas Jefferson, and Adams' time in office was marked by incessant crisis and ferocious partisanship. Historian Lindsay Chervinsky, the new executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, wants us to look at Adams with a fresh pair of eyes. In her view, President Adams cemented important and lasting precedents for his office at...2024-08-2936 minHistory As It HappensHAIH On Location! Lindsay Chervinsky on "Making the Presidency"This is the second conversation in a two-part series recorded inside the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. John Adams' one-term presidency was sandwiched between towering figures of the American past. He succeeded the living legend George Washington and was succeeded by Thomas Jefferson, and Adams' time in office was marked by incessant crisis and ferocious partisanship. Historian Lindsay Chervinsky, the new executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, wants us to look at Adams with a fresh pair of eyes. In her view, President Adams cemented important and lasting precedents for his office at...2024-08-2936 min
The Talking Book AtlantaPresidential Historian Dr. Lindsay M. ChervinskyDr. Lindsay Chervinsky joined us live to discuss her latest book Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Presidents That Forged the Republic. The book releases on September 5, 2024 on all platforms including audible. Lindsay even preformed the audio version herself for the book! Lindsay's other books are: The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of An American Institution and she has co-written Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture. You can connect with Lindsay on Facebook: Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Historian and on Instagram: @lchervinsky On X (twitter) @Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky and Lindsay's website is: www.lindsaychervinsky...2024-08-2650 minListening to America#1612 Lindsay Chervinsky’s New BookClay talks with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky about her just-published book, Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic. Lindsay explores how, in the nation's early days, John Adams and others pioneered a framework for the American presidency that we now take for granted. One example: The U.S. Constitution was largely silent about the peaceful transfer of power. Chervinsky notes the country was filled with anxiety to see George Washington retire and observe the transfer of power, a new and revolutionary feature of political life. 2024-08-1353 min
Presidencies of the United StatesInterview with Lindsay Chervinsky, Making the PresidencyYear(s) Discussed: 1797-1801The presidency of John Adams often gets overshadowed by those of his predecessor and successor, but as highlighted in Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky's latest book, Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic, the four years that Adams was in office were pivotal ones for establishing the office of the presidency as well as the nation as a whole. In our conversation, Lindsay and I discuss Adams's approach to the office, the challenges he faced, and how he managed to avoid a full-out conflict with France despite the bellicose efforts...2024-08-1149 min
Axelbank Reports History and Today#157: Lindsay Chervinsky - "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic"George Washington is often given the lionshare of the credit when it comes to establishing the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power in the United States. But in her new book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic," Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky argues that the second president also deserves a healthy portion of credit. Adams understood that he could never measure up to Washington, but he did understand that a strong, democratic nation would depend on his ability to consider his country over his party. Dr. Chervinsky shows that while Adams made political mistakes...2024-07-0259 min
Transition LabIs history repeating itself? With Lindsay ChervinskyDo you know all the ways that America’s first presidential elections look like today’s? We sure didn’t! In this episode of Transition Lab, historian Lindsay Chervinsky tells us the story of America’s first two presidential transitions and how George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson established a tradition for the peaceful transition of power while navigating extreme partisanship, foreign interference and questions of democratic legitimacy.
Lindsay Chervinsky is a scholar at the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University and focuses on early American history and the institution of the presidency. She’s the autho...2024-06-1136 min
Unlock This Thrilling Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture by Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Matthew R. CostelloPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/761321to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture
Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Matthew R. Costello
Narrator: Holly Adams
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 2 minutes
Release date: May 28, 2024
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
The death of a chief executive, regardless of the circumstances—sudden or expected, still in office or decades later—is always a moment of reckoning and reflection. Mourning the Presidents brings together renowned and emerging scholars to examine how different generations and communities of Americans have eulogized and remembered United States presidents since George Washington's death in 1...2024-05-2812h 02Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsMourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture by Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Matthew R. CostelloPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/761321to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture
Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Matthew R. Costello
Narrator: Holly Adams
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 2 minutes
Release date: May 28, 2024
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
The death of a chief executive, regardless of the circumstances—sudden or expected, still in office or decades later—is always a moment of reckoning and reflection. Mourning the Presidents brings together renowned and emerging scholars to examine how different generations and communities of Americans have eulogized and remembered United States presidents since George Washington's death in 1...2024-05-2812h 02
Explore the Latest Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsMourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture by Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Matthew R. CostelloPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/761321 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Matthew R. Costello Narrator: Holly Adams Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 2 minutes Release date: May 28, 2024 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: The death of a chief executive, regardless of the circumstances—sudden or expected, still in office or decades later—is always a moment of reckoning and reflection. Mourning the Presidents brings together renowned and emerging scholars to examine how different generations and communities of Americans have eulogized and remembered United States presidents since George Washington's deat...2024-05-2830 min
Reckoning with Jason HerbertFranklin Episode 4 with Kelsa Pellettiere and Lindsay ChervinskyThis week HATM friend Lindsay Chervinsky drops in to talk about Episode 4 of Franklin. We talk about the very real possibility all of this could fail, spies galore, a young Louis XVI (with a head!) and a villainous John Adams? Join in with us now!About our guest: Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky is a presidential historian. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, co-editor of Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture, and the forthcoming book, Making the Presidency: John Adams and t...2024-04-221h 14
The Road to NowThe Election of 1824 w/ Lindsay Chervinsky (Third Party Series #1)The Election of 1824 was a turning point in American history. Long before the fall of 1824, Americans understood that the winner would be the first in America’s second generation to hold the Presidency. When the election began, all four viable candidates were technically from the same party. By the time it was over, the election had generated the rivalries and passions that formed the groundwork for a new national party system. How did Andrew Jackson win the most votes in the electoral college and still lose the election? How did John Quincy Adams win the Pre...2024-02-1952 min
Reckoning with Jason HerbertEpisode 52: The American President with Lindsay ChervinskyThis week we welcome Lindsay Chervinsky back to the pod to talk about 1995's The American President. We talk about just how revolutionary was the idea of a president, the history of presidential relationships, scandals in the White House, and even presidential pets. This was a lot of fun. I hope you like it.About our guest: Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky is a presidential historian. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, co-editor of Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture, and...2023-11-301h 08
Lectures in HistoryFEED DROP: Booknotes+ - Lindsay Chervinsky, "The Cabinet"Lindsay Chervinsky is a presidential historian who has written what she says is the first book on the presidential cabinet. It's called "The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution." It was on November 26, 1791, that President George Washington convened his cabinet department secretaries: Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph. It was the first cabinet meeting ever held. Among other things, we asked Lindsay Chervinsky why Washington waited a full two and a half years into his presidency to call everyone together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...2023-11-121h 03
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 53: The Cabinet with Lindsay ChervinskyIt’s tempting to think of the presidential cabinet as having always been in place. But, like the development of the U.S., government itself, it was gradual and it involved the initial leadership of George Washington.Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Senior Fellow at the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University and author The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, joins us to discuss this important step in the evolution of presidential leadership.In the discussion, we’ll learn the reasons why Washington surrounded himself with people smarter than him...2023-10-1643 min
C-SPAN BookshelfBN: Lindsay Chervinsky, "The Cabinet"Lindsay Chervinsky is a presidential historian who has written what she says is the first book on the presidential cabinet. It's called "The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution." It was on November 26, 1791, that President George Washington convened his cabinet department secretaries: Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph. It was the first cabinet meeting ever held. Among other things, we asked Lindsay Chervinsky why Washington waited a full two and a half years into his presidency to call everyone together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...2023-09-121h 01
Booknotes+Ep. 131 Lindsay Chervinsky, "The Cabinet"Lindsay Chervinsky is a presidential historian who has written what she says is the first book on the presidential cabinet. It's called "The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution." It was on November 26, 1791, that President George Washington convened his cabinet department secretaries: Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph. It was the first cabinet meeting ever held. Among other things, we asked Lindsay Chervinsky why Washington waited a full two and a half years into his presidency to call everyone together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...2023-09-121h 01
History Author ShowLindsay M. Chervinsky – Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture
The New York Sun – ‘Mourning the Presidents’ Considers How the Republic Eulogizes its Leaders – Dean Karayanis
May 1, 2023 – When a president of the United States dies, what does how we memorialize his life and service say about the republic? Our time machine welcomes back Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky to give her insights as we discuss “Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture,” co-written with Matthew R. Costello.
The book includes observation of several scholars, bringing to life a vision shared by the White House Historical Association and the Southern Methodist Universit...2023-05-0149 min
History Author ShowLindsay M. Chervinsky – Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture
The New York Sun – ‘Mourning the Presidents’ Considers How the Republic Eulogizes its Leaders – Dean Karayanis
May 1, 2023 – When a president of the United States dies, what does how we memorialize his life and service say about the republic? Our time machine welcomes back Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky to give her insights as we discuss “Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture,” co-written with Matthew R. Costello.
The book includes observation of several scholars, bringing to life a vision shared by the White House Historical Association and the Southern Methodist Universit...2023-05-0149 min
History Author ShowLindsay M. Chervinsky – Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American CultureMay 1, 2023 - When a president of the United States dies, what does how we memorialize his life and service say about the republic? Our time machine welcomes back Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky to give her insights as we discuss “Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture,” co-written with Matthew R. Costello. The book includes observation of several scholars, bringing to life a vision shared by the White House Historical Association and the Southern Methodist University Center for Presidential History where Dr. Chervinsky is a senior fellow in addition to her responsibilities teaching about the presidency at the School of M...2023-05-0149 min
With the Bark Off: Conversations on the American PresidencyA Conversation About Presidential Funerals and Mourning with Lindsay Chervinsky and Matthew CostelloLindsay Chervinsky is a presidential historian and author of The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. Matthew Costello is the Vice President of the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History and author of The Property of the Nation: George Washington’s Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First PresidentDr. Lindsay Chervinsky and Dr. Matthew Costello co-authored Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture, a new book which examines the way we observe the passing of our chief executives as a means of reflection, reckoning, and re...2023-03-3049 min
Civics & CoffeeMourning the Presidents with Dr. Lindsay ChervinskyJoining me this week is presidential historian and author, Dr. Lindsay M Chervinsky to discuss her latest work, Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture. In this episode we talk about how national mourning practices have evolved, what we can learn about our reactions to various presidential deaths and what the role of the media has meant to our understanding of their legacy. Use promo code "10MOURNING" to save 30% off the book's price at the University of Virginia Press website here. To learn more about Dr. Chervinsky and her work, please...2023-03-0437 minAxelbank Reports History and Today#115: Lindsay Chervinsky - Mourning the PresidentsWhen a president dies, it often feels as though a piece of the nation is gone with them. Americans are often witness to days of memorial services, eulogies, processions and burial ceremonies. But as Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky and Dr. Matthew Costello argue in their co-edited book, "Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture," the way a president is mourned immediately after their death often evolves as their legacy in both policy and personality become more fully understood. As society and scholarship change, so do the reputations of those who held the nation's highest office. On this episode...2023-02-281h 01
"Now, Appalachia"Now, Appalachia Interview with historian Lindsay ChervinskyOn the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot speaks with historian Lindsay Chervinsky about the latest book she edited with Dr. Matthew Costello titled MOURNING THE PRESIDENTS: LOSS ANS LEGACY IN AMERICAN CULTURE. Lindsay is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Presidential Studies at Southern Methodist University and she teaches about the presidency at the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University. Her columns can be found at Governing and Washington Monthly, and she contributes to the Washington Post, USA Today, Ms. Magazine, the Bulwark, NBC Think!, the Wall Street Journal, TIME, The Hill, and...2023-02-2138 min
The Road to NowMourning the Presidents w/ Lindsay ChervinskyA Presidency is defined by the decisions that a person makes while serving as Executive, but a Presidential legacy is about much more than that. In the new book, Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture, (UVA Press, 2023) Lindsay Chervinsky and Matthew Costello have brought together a collection of chapters that explore the ways that mourning ceremonies, causes of death, and moments of passing impact the way that we remember a President at the time they die, and how new research and a more inclusive understanding of US history have reshaped Presidential legacies in the years that...2023-02-2050 min
Converging Dialogues#206 - Mourning the Presidents: A Dialogue with Lindsay ChervinskyIn this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lindsay Chervinsky about death and mourning of U.S. Presidents. They discuss how the book came about and how certain essays were chosen for the volume. They talk about the themes of race, political party, and family. They discuss the ideas of legacy, and how U.S. presidential funerals compare with other global heads of state. They talk about Washington and his private funeral, Jefferson and his descendants, Taylor and his mixed legacy, and the global impact of Lincoln. They also discuss Theodore Roosevelt through a current lens, generational impact...2023-02-201h 14
Reckoning with Jason HerbertEpisode 11: Lincoln with Lindsay Chervinsky and Megan Kate NelsonThis week Historians At The Movies gets into Steven Spielberg's Lincoln. And I've got two of the best damn historians working today to talk about it. And yes, we're ranking the hottest presidents of all time.About our guests: Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University and currently is a fellow at the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress. She received her B.A. with honors in history and political science from George Washington University, her masters and Ph.D. from the...2023-02-081h 262 Complicated 4 HistoryThe Creation of an American Identity - Dr. Lindsay ChervinskyDr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus are joined by Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky to discuss the creation of an American Identity following the end of the American Revolution. Who was an American? Has the idea of an American changed over time? Would the founding generation have the same definition of an American as we do today?Everything you need to follow and learn more here: https://linktr.ee/2c4h_podcastRelevant Links:
Lindsay's book - The Cabinet: https://www.lindsaychervinsky.com/book
The Seven Years War: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Seven...2023-01-2453 min
the Maddy Miller Showw/ Lindsay ChervinskyThis week, Maddy interviews Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, an expert in presidential history. Lindsay shares her story of how she was all set to go to law school and a single application question that she couldn't answer made her realize her passions lie elsewhere. Today, Lindsay speaks and writes regularly, appearing often on live television such as CNN or ABC News, being featured in articles for The New York Times, writing her monthly column in Washington Monthly, and being interviewed on numerous podcasts. On this episode, Lindsay shares her story, an inside look into writing her book, a bit about...2022-11-0142 min
Critical Thinking BrainWait can the sec arrest people? No no they can’t.Insider trading or just plain fraud? Does it really matter if they were securities or not?
And what duty does the company have?
What duty did the employee have to coinbase -‘s their customers?
Cobie on Ct called out front running in may. Perp tried to flee. Public also alerted to front running at Opensea case.
https://mobile.twitter.com/cobie/status/1550200132750262272?cxt=HHwWgIC-tdaztYMrAAAA
Companies trying to deflect blame?
Also potential whilstleblower - rat on the company before they rat on you… tattle tale to the bottom?
Did the sec arrest him? I don’t think they have that power…...2022-07-2228 min
With the Bark Off: Conversations on the American Presidency"Washington was very aware of his shortcomings" A Conversation About the Cabinet with Dr. Lindsay ChervinskyWhen we think of how our presidents make decisions, we often imagine them sitting around conference tables with their cabinet secretaries, engaging in detailed deliberation and weighing competing points of view. But where did this practice come from? When did the cabinet originate, and why does it function as it does?Lindsay Chervinsky, a scholar of 18th century America and the U.S. presidency, is among the first historians to delve deeply into these questions. A senior fellow at the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University, Lindsay has published in the Wall Street Journal, Ms. M...2022-07-2145 min![[Abridged] Presidential Histories](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tl0hd57uzysfc7brkh26z9taoqob?.jpg)
[Abridged] Presidential Histories26.D.) Teddy Roosevelt, his cabinet, and a doomed bromance with William Howard Taft; an interview with Lindsay ChervinskyWhen Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in to replace the assassinated William McKinley, he was well aware that almost every previous accidental president had been a failure, and none had won reelection.He had a plan to buck the trend, and it started with winning over McKinley's cabinet. Join me as I interview presidential scholar Lindsay M. Chervinsky, author of The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, and cohost of the SMU Center for Presidential History podcast The Past, The Promise, The Presidency , in a conversation about Roosevelt, the cabinet, and his d...2022-04-1840 min
This DayWashington Asserts His Privilege (1796) w/ Lindsay M. ChervinskyIt’s March 28th. This day in 1796, President Washington cited executive privilege in refusing a request for documents from Congress. This started a long and messy tradition of presidents shielding their actions from oversight.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky to discuss why Washington finally drew an oversight line — and how others have tried to move that line over the centuries since.
Lindsay Chervinsky’s book is The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. She is co-host of the podcast The Past, The Promise, The Presidency.
...2022-03-2922 minThis DayWashington Asserts His Privilege (1796) w/ Lindsay M. ChervinskyIt’s March 28th. This day in 1796, President Washington cited executive privilege in refusing a request for documents from Congress. This started a long and messy tradition of presidents shielding their actions from oversight.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky to discuss why Washington finally drew an oversight line — and how others have tried to move that line over the centuries since.
Lindsay Chervinsky’s book is The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. She is co-host of the podcast The Past, The Promise, The Presidency.
...2022-03-2922 min
ChatterPresidents' Day and Washington's Legacy with Lindsay ChervinskyIt's Presidents' Day! To mark the day, David Priess recorded this special episode with historian and author Lindsay Chervinsky about the history of this odd holiday--and the legacy of the first president, George Washington.They discuss the tensions historians face when writing about current events, the origins of Presidents' Day, the advisory bodies that Washington explored before settling on a cabinet, the first president's development of that institution during his administration and its role in early national security decisions, the impact of Washington's choices on his successors, how recent presidents have used the cabinet quite differently...2022-02-211h 39
What's Working in WashingtonWhat's Working in Washington - Ep 422 - The Presidential Cabinet - Dr. Lindsay ChervinskyDr. Lindsay Chervinsky, presidential historian and author of "The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution," joins Mark Walsh to share her extensive knowledge on the origin, significance, and trajectory of the American presidential Cabinet. Dr. Chervinsky explains how an institution that was not pre-ordained in our constitution became a mainstay of the American presidency, how it serves as a measure of the American state's evolution, and how a socially diverse cabinet goes hand-in-hand with the expansion of suffrage and civil rights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...2022-02-1728 min
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelThe Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution w/ Lindsay M. Chervinsky
On this edition of Parallax Views, Presidential historian Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky joins us to discuss her book The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. If you ever found history unexciting Dr. Chervinsky will have you reconsidering that as she takes you through the turbulent days of the early American Republic from the inauguration of George Washington to the 1791-1794 violent tax protest known as the Whiskey Rebellion. Lindsay and I discuss the formation of Washington's Cabinet which was Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry K...2022-02-161h 07WYPL Book TalkLindsay M. Chervinsky - The Cabinet
We welcome Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky to the program today for the first of a two-part interview. Dr. Chervinsky is a presidential historian, as well as a columnist at Governing and Washington Monthly. She is the author of The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution which is now available in paperback from Belknap Press an imprint of Harvard University Press.
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Listening to AmericaMajority Rule with Lindsay ChervinskyWe welcome back Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky to discuss her recent post "How Did the Senate End Up With Supermajority Gridlock?" She and Clay talk about the filibuster and congressional gridlock which they both feel is the product of decades of legislative machinations and not what the Constitution, nor the framers, intended. You can order Clay's new book at Amazon, Target, Barnes and Noble, or by contacting your independent bookstore. The Language of Cottonwoods is out now through Koehler Books. Mentioned on this episode: "How Did the Senate End Up With Supermajority Gridlock?" Find th...2021-11-0255 min
COVIDCallsEP #345 - 09.23.2021 - Presidents and PandemicsToday I talk about the US presidency, COVID, and the history of pandemics with presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky.
Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University, and the Kundrun Open-Rank Fellow at the International Center for Jefferson Studies, and a Professorial Lecturer at the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University. She received her B.A. with honors in history and political science from George Washington University, her masters and Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis, and her postdoctoral fellowship from Southern M...2021-09-251h 08
Listening to AmericaThe Enlightenment with Lindsay ChervinskyThe noted author and historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky joins Clay Jenkinson this week for a discussion about the Enlightenment. Together they try to answer the question whether or not it is a self correcting mechanism that will lead us into greater human rights and progress, or is it now in jeopardy in the midst of the explosion of human knowledge. You can order Clay's new book at Amazon, Target, Barnes and Noble, or by contacting your independent bookstore. The Language of Cottonwoods is out now through Koehler Books. Mentioned on this episode: Lindsay Chervinsky: Why “The Fram...2021-09-141h 00
Plodding Through The PresidentsLindsay Chervinsky & Washington's Cabinet of PersonalitiesOur very first guest, Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, joins Howard for a conversation about her book The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution and about the personalities and relationships of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton. And of course we talk a bit about our mutual love for John Quincy Adams.
Jess and Howard kick off the episode with a look at the most famous story of George Washington's profanity.
Note: Our interview with Chervinsky was recorded in June 2021 and does not take into account any events that have transpired since.
2021-09-141h 04Civics & CoffeeThe Cabinet with Dr. Lindsay M ChervinksyJoin me this week as I interview presidential historian and award winning author, Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky. Dr. Chervinsky wrote The Cabinet: George Washington and The Creation of An American Institution where provides thoughtful analysis and tells the story of how and why Washington created the first presidential advisory council and why it was so revolutionary. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Chervinsky about her book, why she chose this topic to explore and what students can learn from studying the make up and success of a presidential cabinet. You can learn...2021-07-1035 min
Financial ReconUnderstanding How Our Biases Influence Our View of Historical Figures with Dr. Lindsay ChervinskyHappy Independence Day!A special treat in honor of America's birthday...we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, author of The Cabinet: George Washington & The Creation of the American Institution, where we discuss how biases influence our view of historical figures & how some of those same biases impact our finances.And as always, be sure to continue the conversation with us on Twitter with #FinancialRecon:Mike Molitoris: @FlagshipwmgDr Lindsay Chervinsky: @@lmchervinskyThe Cabinet: George Washington & The Creation of the American Institution: https://www...2021-07-0438 min
Listening to AmericaThe History of D.C. with Lindsay ChervinskyWe're pleased to welcome back the noted author and historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky. She and Clay discuss how Washington, D.C. became a constitutionally created "federal reserve" and the nation’s capital city, and also the ongoing efforts to make it our 51st state. You can pre-order Clay's new book at Amazon, Target, Barnes and Noble, or by contacting your independent bookstore. The Language of Cottonwoods is out on June 22, 2021 through Koehler Books. Find this episode, along with recommended reading, on the blog. Support the show by joining the 1776 Club or by donating to the Thomas Jeffer...2021-06-1556 min
Politics and Polls#220: The President’s Cabinet (Lindsay Chervinsky)Once all members are confirmed, President Joe Biden’s cabinet will be the most diverse group of advisers ever appointed. This team even includes Princeton’s Cecilia Rouse, who currently awaits a Senate vote. In this episode, historian Lindsay Chervinsky joins Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang to discuss Biden’s senior leadership team, as well as the history of presidential cabinets. Chervinsky is author of a new book, “The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution.” Chervinsky is the scholar in residence at the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies at Iona College, a senior fell...2021-02-1833 min
Converging Dialogues#23 - The Underrated Magnum Opus of George Washington: A Dialogue with Lindsay ChervinskyIn this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lindsay M. Chervinsky about George Washington's creation of the cabinet. They discuss how Washington created the cabinet and constructed the framework for future presidents. They talk about the initial makeup of the cabinet and some of the individuals within the cabinet. They discuss the four major principles that Washington used as general and then transferred to his creation of the cabinet. They explore the use of "homework" that Washington gave for his cabinet members. They describe how Washington set the tone for future administrations and how his administrative genius was...2021-02-181h 29History Author ShowLindsay M. Chervinsky – The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American InstitutionJanuary 25, 2021 - When George Washington accepted the responsibility of being the first president of a new nation, he felt the weight of history on his broad shoulders, knowing that every step he took, would set precedents for generations. So, how did he pick a team of advisers to keep his path straight on the long march to nationhood?
We explore how he pioneered the presidential cabinet with Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky. She's a historian of Early America, the presidency, and government who brings us The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution.
Lindsay Chervinsky is Scholar in...2021-01-2537 minHistory Author ShowLindsay M. Chervinsky – The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American InstitutionJanuary 25, 2021 - When George Washington accepted the responsibility of being the first president of a new nation, he felt the weight of history on his broad shoulders, knowing that every step he took, would set precedents for generations. So, how did he pick a team of advisers to keep his path straight on the long march to nationhood? We explore how he pioneered the presidential cabinet with Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky. She's a historian of Early America, the presidency, and government who brings us The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. Lindsay Chervinsky is Scholar in...2021-01-251h 03
Build Upon The GoodEp 13- Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, Author/Scholar/HistorianAuthor and historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky shares what sort of legacies our founding fathers hoped to leave and how the people around them impacted it. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton (the man and musical), Abigail Adams, Martha Washington and more are discussed. Lindsay also shares what cabinet positions would be most important in today's political landscape. And, my dogs interrupt our interview, but Lindsay loves dogs and is ok with that. Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky is the author of "The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution." Twitter: @lmchervinsky and www.l...2021-01-1422 min
The Age of Jackson Podcast116 George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution with Lindsay M. ChervinskyThe US Constitution never established a presidential cabinet―the delegates to the Constitutional Convention explicitly rejected the idea. So how did George Washington create one of the most powerful bodies in the federal government?On November 26, 1791, George Washington convened his department secretaries―Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph―for the first cabinet meeting. Why did he wait two and a half years into his presidency to call his cabinet? Because the US Constitution did not create or provide for such a body. Washington was on his own.Faced with diplomatic crises, domestic insurrections, and co...2021-01-0856 min
VMHC LecturesThe Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American InstitutionOn July 9, 2020, Lindsay M. Chervinsky delivered the banner lecture, “The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution”
On November 26, 1791, after waiting two and a half years into his presidency, George Washington convened his department secretaries―Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph―for the first cabinet meeting. In a virtual Banner Lecture on July 9, 2020, historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky reveals the far-reaching consequences of Washington’s decision. The tensions in the cabinet between Hamilton and Jefferson heightened partisanship and contributed to the development of the first party system. And as Washington faced an increasingly recalcitrant congress, he came to...2020-12-3052 min
This American PresidentWashington's Cabinet with Lindsay ChervinskyNow that the 2020 election is over, attention is focusing on the new president's cabinet. We take the president’s cabinet for granted but it’s creation wasn’t a foregone conclusion. In this episode, we interview Professor Lindsay M. Chervinsky on how George Washington created this uniquely American institution in her new book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution.LINDSAY CHERVINSKYwww.lindsaychervinsky.com/JOIN PREMIUMListen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremiumFOLLOW USwww.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresidentCREDITSHost: Richard LimProduc...2020-12-1650 min
The Road to NowThe President’s Cabinet w/ Lindsay ChervinskyPresidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky joins us to talk about the origins of the President’s cabinet and how the decisions George Washington made have outlasted his time in office by more than 200 years. We also discuss the changing role of the executive and why delaying the transition between incoming and outgoing Presidential administrations can have serious consequences for national security. Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky is scholar in residence at the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies, Senior Fellow at the International Center for Jefferson Studies. Her new book The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, wa...2020-11-231h 24
The Perch Pod with Jacob ShapiroA Deep Dive on the Presidential Cabinet- Origin, Tradition and Future w/ Lindsay ChervinskyIn this episode, Jacob talks to Lindsay Chervinsky, a historian of early America, the Presidency and especially the Presidential Cabinet. Lindsay came out with a new book linked here. Here’s what they talk about: 00:00 Intro2:50 The British origins of the cabinet as an institution 9:41 The importance of republican virtue15:44 The cabinet’s glass ceiling19:52 Did the cabinet ultimately succeed or fail? Jefferson v. Hamilton30:59 The future of the cabinet36:34 Criticism of sitting presidents by former cabinet officials40:50 Lindsay’s favorite cabinet members in history45:53 Outro Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! We put out new...2020-11-0248 min
BookstackEpisode 2: Lindsay M. Chervinsky on the Origins of the Presidential CabinetIn her book The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution (https://www.amazon.com/Cabinet-Washington-Creation-American-Institution/dp/0674986482/), published this year by Harvard University Press, historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky explains why George Washington came to convene his cabinet, how he used it, and how later presidents adapted the institution.Chervinsky formerly worked as a historian at the White House Historical Association, and has been a scholar-in-residence at the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies at Iona College, a senior fellow at the International Center for Jefferson Studies, and a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Presidential History at...2020-10-2328 minAxelbank Reports History and Today#17: Lindsay Chervinsky - "The Cabinet"Our fourth episode in our series on the presidency is with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, the author of, "The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution."Her book explains how early political battles led George Washington to create the cabinet as a board of advisors representing each of the Federal departments. She argues that although the cabinet itself is not explicitly called for in the Constitution, that George Washington recognized how important it was to soothe discord in the early republic. She explains how Washington ran his cabinet meetings, how the various secretaries battled, and...2020-10-1346 min
The Harvard BriefLindsay M. Chervinsky, "The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution" (Harvard UP, 2020)In her new book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution (Harvard University Press, 2020), historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky traces the origins of the President’s cabinet in American government. Chervinsky combines the history of the American Revolution with studies of early American political institutions to illustrate how the cabinet developed. Exploring the cabinet’s inception, Chervinsky argues that traditional narratives about the cabinet don’t tell the whole story and, in fact, that the cabinet itself is a rather under-researched aspect of the American presidency.While George Washington did build the cabinet and, even mo...2020-07-3051 min
Listening to AmericaThe Cabinet with Lindsay M. ChervinskyThis week author and White House historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky discusses her new book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. The US Constitution never established a presidential cabinet—the delegates to the Constitutional Convention explicitly rejected the idea. The book explores why George Washington created one. Author Jon Meacham calls the book an “important and illuminating study,” one that “has given us an original angle of vision on the foundations and development of something we all take for granted: the president’s Cabinet.” Find this episode, along with recommended reading, on the blog. Support...2020-07-1458 min
Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American RevolutionE68: Lindsay M. Chervinsky: The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American InstitutionThis week our guest is White House historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky. During George Washington’s first term, there was no blue print and little in the way of Constitutional precedent. Despite these problems, our first president managed to establish one of the most sacred of all presidential institutions: the cabinet. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.
2020-05-3124 min
My History Can Beat Up Your PoliticsThe Cabinet, George Washington's Creation, with Lindsay M. ChervinskyGeorge Washington did not get a Cabinet as President. He created it. His precedents forged the institution and the President's relationship to the Executive Departments. Washington didn't fire a cabinet member, but he set the precedents in this area and in others. We are joined by Lindsay M. Chervinsky, a historian with the white house historian Her book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution has been published by Harvard University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2644 min"Now, Appalachia"Now, Appalachia Interview with historian Lindsay ChervinskyOn the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot speaks with the White House Historian for the White House Historical Association Lindsay Chervinsky about her new book THE CABINET: GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE CREATION OF AN AMERICAN INSTITUTION. Lindsay writes about politics, the military, and culture from the 1770s to the 1820s. Lindsay completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University, my Ph.D. at the University of California, Davis, and my B.A. at George Washington University.2020-05-1236 min
The Downtown Writers JamDr. Lindsay ChervinskyEpisode 56: Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky: This is one of those podcasts where you're going to learn a thing or two! Historian Lindsay Chervinsky stopped by the Jam to discuss her book, The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. More than once, Brad found himself saying "I had no idea that's how this whole thing worked." You will, too. But, it wasn't all work. They also talked baseball and hiking! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-111h 17
Presidencies of the United StatesInterview with Lindsay Chervinsky, The CabinetYear(s) Discussed: 1789-1809
George Washington established many precedents during his tenure of office, but one that had arguably the greatest impact was his establishment, not by law but by practice, of what we now know of as the Cabinet. To examine the beginnings of this institution and what it meant for the Washington presidency, I am joined in this special episode by Lindsay Chervinsky, a historian with the White House Historical Association and author of The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. In our conversation, Lindsay provided great insights into Washington’s thought process in...2020-05-101h 00
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On November 26, 1791, George Washington convened his department secretaries—Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph—for the first cabinet meeting. Why did he wait two and a half years into his presidency to call his cabinet? Because the US Constitution did not create or provide for such a body. Wash...2020-04-0712h 04
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in History, The AmericasThe Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution by Lindsay M. ChervinskyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419583 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky Narrator: Janet Metzger Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 4 minutes Release date: April 7, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: On November 26, 1791, George Washington convened his department secretaries—Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph—for the first cabinet meeting. Why did he wait two and a half years into his presidency to call his cabinet? Because the US Constitution did not create or provide for such a body...2020-04-0710 minDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsThe Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution by Lindsay M. ChervinskyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419583to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution
Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky
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Length: 12 hours 4 minutes
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On November 26, 1791, George Washington convened his department secretaries—Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph—for the first cabinet meeting. Why did he wait two and a half years into his presidency to call his cabinet? Because the US Constitution did not create or provide for such a bo...2020-04-0712h 04
Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsThe Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution by Lindsay M. ChervinskyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419583 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution Author: Lindsay M. Chervinsky Narrator: Janet Metzger Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 4 minutes Release date: April 7, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: On November 26, 1791, George Washington convened his department secretaries—Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph—for the first cabinet meeting. Why did he wait two and a half years into his presidency to call his cabinet? Because the US Constitution did not create or provide for such...2020-04-0710 min
Leadership and Legacy: Conversations at the George Washington Presidential Library152. Creating George Washington's Cabinet with Lindsay ChervinskyThere are many things that we take for granted in the modern United States. The president’s cabinet is one of them. Although the cabinet is a prominent fixture of the federal government, and a powerful and essential one at that, it has no foundation in the Constitution. The Framer’s discussed the idea of a cabinet at the Constitutional Convention, but they ultimately rejected it and left it on the cutting room floor. Yet, despite the fact that the cabinet has no Constitutional origin, it does have a historical one. On today’s epis...2020-04-0250 min
Leadership and Legacy: Conversations at the George Washington Presidential Library121. Interpreting George Washington's Constitution with Lindsay Chervinsky: Explorations in Early American Law Part 3In the fall of 1789, George Washington ordered a printed copy of the Constitution along with the laws passed by the First Federal Congress. A book binder bound the printed sheets in leather and added the words "President of the United States" to the front cover. Washington referred to the volume as the "Acts of Congress." Inside, he made a few short marginal notations next to key passages in the Constitution. You can see a digitized version of the Acts of Congress here. Why did Washington write in this book? And what can his brief scribbles tell us...2019-08-2959 min