FOOLERY, FOPPERY, AND FINERY.
Published In: Atlantic, 2026, v. 337, n. 2. P. 12 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Lundberg, Jake 3 of 3
Abstract
The article examines the historical tensions surrounding the ceremonial practices of the early American presidency, particularly during George Washington's administration, and how these rituals echoed monarchical traditions. Washington's formal levees and the public's perception of him as a near-king raised concerns among some contemporaries about the potential for a return to royal trappings in a republic. The article highlights debates over presidential titles and symbols, illustrating the struggle to define the presidency while maintaining republican values. It concludes by drawing parallels to contemporary presidential practices that evoke similar concerns about authority and decorum. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Atlantic. 2026/02, Vol. 337, Issue 2, p12
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Education
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:1072-7825
- Accession Number:190728605
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