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Aug. 11, 2024

Interview with Lindsay Chervinsky, Making the Presidency

Interview with Lindsay Chervinsky, Making the Presidency

Year(s) Discussed: 1797-1801

The 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 of those in his own party. More information can be found on the website at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.

Special thanks to Lindsay for her time and insight provided for this episode! Be sure to check out the pre-sale for Making the Presidency at Porchlight.

Featured Images:

  • Headshot and cover art provided by Lindsay Chervinsky
  • "The Signing of the Treaty of Mortefontaine, 30th September 1800" by Victor-Jean Adam [c. 19th century], courtesy of Wikipedia
  • "Residence of Washington in High Street, Philada." by William L Breton [c. 1828-1830], courtesy of Wikipedia