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Washington's Presidential Image
- George Washington carefully balanced appearing dignified without looking like a king.
- His "president's suit" and public walks helped portray him as a leader yet not a monarch.
McClay's Dilemma with Washington
- Senator William McClay agonized over how to behave around George Washington to avoid inflating his ego.
- He feared that too much respect would lead Washington to become monarchical and endanger the republic.
Why Washington D.C. Location Chosen
- The US capital was placed in a swampy area as a political compromise.
- Southern states accepted Alexander Hamilton's financial plan in exchange for moving the capital to the Potomac banks.