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Book Synopsis: Fox News Channel’s Chief Political Anchor illuminates George Washington’s indispensable contributions to America’s founding "To Rescue The Constitution is a masterful exploration of the electrifying struggle to unite a young United States." —Jay Winik
A sweeping narrative ranging from the unsettled early American frontier and the battlefields of the Revolution to the history-making clashes within Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, Bret Baier’s To Rescue the Constitution dramatically reveals the life of George Washington, the Founder who did more than perhaps any other individual to secure the future of the United States.
George Washington rescued the nation three times: first by leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, second by presiding over the Constitutional Convention that set the blueprint for the United States and ushering the Constitution through a fractious ratification process, and third by leading the nation as its first president. There is no doubt that the struggling new nation needed to be rescued—and that Washington was the only American who could bring the together.
After the victorious War of Independence, when a spirit of unity and patriotism might have been expected, instead the nation fractured. The states were no more than a loosely knit and contentious confederation, with no strong central union. It was an urgent matter that led to the calling of a Constitutional Convention to meet in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787.
Setting aside his plan to retire to Mount Vernon, Washington agreed to be a delegate at Philadelphia. There he was unanimously elected president of the convention. After successfully bringing the Constitution into being, Washington then sacrificed any hope of returning to private life by accepting the unanimous election to be the nation’s first president. Washington was not known for brilliant oratory or prose, but his quiet, steady leadership gave life to the Constitution by showing how it should be enacted.
In this vivid and moving portrait of America’s early struggles, Baier captures the critical moments when Washington’s leadership brought the nation from the brink of collapse. Baier exposes an early America that is grittier and far more divided than is often portrayed—one we can see reflected in today’s conflicts.
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If you're looking for a gripping journey through the birth of America and the heroic efforts that shaped the nation we know today, then Bret Baier's To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment is a must-read. In this enlightening book, Baier, Fox News Channel's Chief Political Anchor, unravels the captivating story of George Washington's invaluable contribution to America's founding.
Transport yourself back to the unsettled early American frontier and the battlefields of the Revolution, and witness the audacious struggles that unfolded within Philadelphia's Independence Hall. Baier's masterful narrative unveils the remarkable life of George Washington, the Founder who played an unrivaled role in securing the future of the United States.
With conviction and unwavering determination, George Washington rescued the nation not just once, but three times. First, he led the Continental Army to glorious victory in the Revolutionary War. Then, he presided over the Constitutional Convention, skillfully shepherding the United States towards a unified blueprint. And finally, he became the nation's first president, guiding America with visionary leadership.
After the War of Independence, when unity and patriotism should have prevailed, the nation found itself fractured and without a strong central union. Recognizing the urgent need to address this, a Constitutional Convention was called in Philadelphia. Against his own desire for retirement, George Washington stepped up as a delegate and was unanimously elected as president of the convention. It was his steady leadership that brought the Constitution to life, illustrating how it should be implemented.
Baier's vivid and poignant portrayal of America's early struggles captures the pivotal moments when Washington's leadership rescued the nation from the brink of collapse. Through this gripping account, Baier uncovers the true grit and deep divisions of the early America, a reflection of the conflicts we face today.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary book that will immerse you in the breathtaking history of our nation's birth. Discover the untold stories, the triumphs against all odds, and the enduring legacy of George Washington. Experience history come alive with To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment.
Get your copy now and embark on a remarkable journey of discovery.
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