Episode 8: The Unanimous Man
March 3, 2021
Professor Amar begins a preview of his soon to be released book, “The Words That Made Us,” with a reading and discussion on America’s first First Man: George Washington.
Akhil’s new book, “The Words That Made Us,” will be available in May. This widely anticipated tome has already garnered a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. In this episode Akhil provides a preview, with reading and commentary from Chapter 7 – “Washington.” Although all Americans know that Washington was the first president, they may not know quite why the first American electors elected him unanimously – twice. Akhil provides a reading, and Andy and Akhil discuss.
Show Notes:
The First First Family portrayed. Referenced extensively by Prof. Amar in his reading, in this episode.
“George Washington,” painted by John Trumbull, 1780, with William Lee, Washington’s enslaved personal servant.
General George Washington Resigning His Commission; Painted by John Trumbull, 1824. U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
