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PublisherCornell University Press

ISBN-10087580411X

ISBN-139780875804118

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Book TitleCelebrating the Republic : Presidential Ceremony and Popular Sovereignty, from Washington to Monroe

Number of Pages232 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicGeneral, Presidents & Heads of State, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), American Government / General, United States / General

GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography, History

AuthorSandra A. Moats

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight32.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2009-036600

Reviews"Intriguing and revelatory. A wonderful book. Much of Moats's story is familiar, but her telling of it and her analytical framework bring a fresh perspective on national politics and especially the supposed 'Era of Good Feelings.'"--Michael A. Morrison, Purdue University, "A well-written study of an important and inherently interesting topic. Very interesting ... breaks new ground."-Simon Newman, University of Glasgow, ""Intriguing and revelatory. A wonderful book. Much of Moats's story is familiar, but her telling of it and her analytical framework bring a fresh perspective on national politics and especially the supposed 'Era of Good Feelings.'"--Michael A. Morrison, Purdue University", "A well-written study of an important and inherently interesting topic. Very interesting ... breaks new ground."--Simon Newman, University of Glasgow, ""A well-written study of an important and inherently interesting topic. Very interesting... breaks new ground."--Simon Newman, University of Glasgow", "Intriguing and revelatory. A wonderful book. Much of Moats's story is familiar, but her telling of it and her analytical framework bring a fresh perspective on national politics and especially the supposed 'Era of Good Feelings.'"-Michael A. Morrison, Purdue University, "Intriguing and revelatory. A wonderful book. Much of Moats's story is familiar, but her telling of it and her analytical framework bring a fresh perspective on national politics and especially the supposed "Era of Good Feelings."", Intriguing and revelatory. A wonderful book. Much of Moats's story is familiar, but her telling of it and her analytical framework bring a fresh perspective on national politics and especially the supposed "Era of Good Feelings.", A well-written study of an important and inherently interesting topic. Very interesting... breaks new ground.

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromCollege Graduate Student

Dewey Decimal973.3

Table Of ContentTable of Contents Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction--\u201cUntrodden Ground\u201d: Presidential Ceremony and Popular Sovereignty Chapter I--\u201cCeremonies, Endless Ceremonies\u201d: The People and Congress Inaugurate a President Chapter II--\u201cTo Preserve the Dignity and Respect\u201d: WashingtonÆs Republican Approach to Presidential Ceremony Chapter III--\u201cWe Deal in Ink Only\u201d: JeffersonÆs Rhetorical Opposition to Federalist Ceremony Chapter IV--Desperately Seeking \u201cGood Feelings\u201d: MonroeÆs Northern Tour of 1817 Chapter V--\u201cThe Success and Stability of our Republican Institutions\u201d: MonroeÆs Southern Tour of 1819 Conclusion--Celebrations, Parties, and Antebellum Politics Notes Bibliography Index

SynopsisFrom the glitz of inaugural balls to the pomp and circumstance of the State of the Union address, the American presidency is rife with symbolism and ceremony.In Celebrating the Republic, Sandra Moats examines how the first five presidentswith special emphasis on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroeinvented the American political culture that endures today. Drawing from the chaotic political culture of the founding era, these presidents used symbolism to connect the national government to the people at large. Their efforts defined republican government for the founding generation and those to follow. Moats details the trials and errors of our founding fathers as they tried to symbolically establish the authority of the office of the president and the federal government. An elaborate mechanism designed to \u201ccrown\u201d Washington with a laurel wreath at his inauguration shows the struggle of early leaders to invent appropriate and inspiring signs and rituals compatible with republican ideas. We now take for granted the trappings of our government, but titles, accessibility, protocol, tours, and inaugurations were all topics of great debate and deliberate decision making in the early republic. Celebrating the Republic elaborates on the stylistic differences between Washington and Jefferson and shows that John Adams and James Madison floundered while trying to develop their own styles. Washington, responding to the monarchical rituals instituted by the public and Congress, created a ceremonial presidency complete with tours and formal receptions. Jefferson rejected this in favor of an informal style and an emphasis on rhetoric and the written word rather than ritual. Moats points to Monroe as an example of a leader who successfully combined elements of both the formal and the informal approaches. Scholars of the early republic and the presidency, as well as casual readers interested in the founding fathers, will find much to enjoy in this entertaining study., From the glitz of inaugural balls to the pomp and circumstance of the State of the Union address, the American presidency is rife with symbolism and ceremony. In Celebrating the Republic , Sandra Moats examines how the first five presidents?with special emphasis on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe?invented the American political culture that endures today. Drawing from the chaotic political culture of the founding era, these presidents used symbolism to connect the national government to the people at large. Their efforts defined republican government for the founding generation and those to follow. Moats details the trials and errors of our founding fathers as they tried to symbolically establish the authority of the office of the president and the federal government. An elaborate mechanism designed to "crown" Washington with a laurel wreath at his inauguration shows the struggle of early leaders to invent appropriate and inspiring signs and rituals compatible with republican ideas. We now take for granted the trappings of our government, but titles, accessibility, protocol, tours, and inaugurations were all topics of great debate and deliberate decision making in the early republic. Celebrating the Republic elaborates on the stylistic differences between Washington and Jefferson and shows that John Adams and James Madison floundered while trying to develop their own styles. Washington, responding to the monarchical rituals instituted by the public and Congress, created a ceremonial presidency complete with tours and formal receptions. Jefferson rejected this in favor of an informal style and an emphasis on rhetoric and the written word rather than ritual. Moats points to Monroe as an example of a leader who successfully combined elements of both the formal and the informal approaches. Scholars of the early republic and the presidency, as well as casual readers interested in the founding fathers, will find much to enjoy in this entertaining study., From the glitz of inaugural balls to the pomp and circumstance of the State of the Union address, the American presidency is rife with symbolism and ceremony.In Celebrating the Republic, Sandra Moats examines how the first five presidentswith special emphasis on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroeinvented the..., From the glitz of inaugural balls to the pomp and circumstance of the State of the Union address, the American presidency is rife with symbolism and ceremony.In Celebrating the Republic, Sandra Moats examines how the first five presidents--with special emphasis on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe--invented the American political culture that endures today. Drawing from the chaotic political culture of the founding era, these presidents used symbolism to connect the national government to the people at large. Their efforts defined republican government for the founding generation and those to follow. Moats details the trials and errors of our founding fathers as they tried to symbolically establish the authority of the office of the president and the federal government. An elaborate mechanism designed to \u201ccrown\u201d Washington with a laurel wreath at his inauguration shows the struggle of early leaders to invent appropriate and inspiring signs and rituals compatible with republican ideas. We now take for granted the trappings of our government, but titles, accessibility, protocol, tours, and inaugurations were all topics of great debate and deliberate decision making in the early republic. Celebrating the Republic elaborates on the stylistic differences between Washington and Jefferson and shows that John Adams and James Madison floundered while trying to develop their own styles. Washington, responding to the monarchical rituals instituted by the public and Congress, created a ceremonial presidency complete with tours and formal receptions. Jefferson rejected this in favor of an informal style and an emphasis on rhetoric and the written word rather than ritual. Moats points to Monroe as an example of a leader who successfully combined elements of both the formal and the informal approaches. Scholars of the early republic and the presidency, as well as casual readers interested in the founding fathers, will find much to enjoy in this entertaining study., From the glitz of inaugural balls to the pomp and circumstance of the State of the Union address, the American presidency is rife with symbolism and ceremony. In Celebrating the Republic , Sandra Moats examines how the first five presidents--with special emphasis on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe--invented the American political culture that endures today. Drawing from the chaotic political culture of the founding era, these presidents used symbolism to connect the national government to the people at large. Their efforts defined republican government for the founding generation and those to follow. Moats details the trials and errors of our founding fathers as they tried to symbolically establish the authority of the office of the president and the federal government. An elaborate mechanism designed to "crown" Washington with a laurel wreath at his inauguration shows the struggle of early leaders to invent appropriate and inspiring signs and rituals compatible with republican ideas. We now take for granted the trappings of our government, but titles, accessibility, protocol, tours, and inaugurations were all topics of great debate and deliberate decision making in the early republic. Celebrating the Republic elaborates on the stylistic differences between Washington and Jefferson and shows that John Adams and James Madison floundered while trying to develop their own styles. Washington, responding to the monarchical rituals instituted by the public and Congress, created a ceremonial presidency complete with tours and formal receptions. Jefferson rejected this in favor of an informal style and an emphasis on rhetoric and the written word rather than ritual. Moats points to Monroe as an example of a leader who successfully combined elements of both the formal and the informal approaches. Scholars of the early republic and the presidency, as well as casual readers interested in the founding fathers, will find much to enjoy in this entertaining study.

LC Classification NumberE176.1.M73 2010