George Mason and George Washington:The Power of Principle is a unique book combining narrative and primary documents to reveal the complex intertwined lives of George Mason and George Washington. Neighboring planters in northern Virginia; Mason and Washington could not have been more dissimilar in appearance and personality. Yet they forged a firm friendship and powerful political partnership. Principle; pride; friendship and courage carried them through the firestorms of the American Revolution. When it became clear in the aftermath of the revolutionary war that the United States needed a new constitution; both men led the way. Their partnership divided on the selection and application of principles to the writing of the new federal constitution and the formation of the new federal government. Ultimately; Mason refused to sign the new constitution or join and support the new federal government. Washington refused to accept his actions. And so their friendship and political partnership floundered on the rocks of principle and pride. All of the personal correspondence and collaborative documents of the two men are also in this book.
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113 of 114 people found the following review helpful. An Insider's View of the PresidencyBy V. GardinoDefinitely a page turner of the nth degree. Clint and Lisa weave an insider's view of the Presidency as no one else can. Their crisp and readable prose makes this a fascinating and enjoyable book that is hard to put down. We all know about Clint's interaction with John and Jacqueline Kennedy but the anecdotes of the others he protected are priceless. This is all new material here. Tales of Eisenhower; Johnson; Nixon; Agnew and Ford will keep you craving more. When you are finished you'll want Clint and Lisa to write a sequel with other historical gems too. Books like this are rare; informative and incredibly enjoyable to read. A winning combination!88 of 90 people found the following review helpful. Truly Amazing StoryBy Stephanie RyderClint Hill has done it again! This incredible book is a MUST READ for anyone with the slightest interest in history. Five Presidents is a rare window into the personalities and characters of five uniquely different presidents written by the Secret Service agent who was there not to judge them; but to protect them. He saw the strengths and weaknesses of these men as they wrestled with life and death decisions.The 60’s and 70’s were extremely turbulent decades for America’s presidency and it was the only time in our history when five presidents in a row over a span of 20 years failed to serve two full terms -- due to assassination; protests over an unpopular war; threat of impeachment; pardon of his predecessor’s crimes; incompetence. And Clint Hill was there an arm’s length away.There is no hearsay; no editorializing; no opinion; no political point of view--only what he saw and what he heard as history unfolded before his eyes; and you feel like you are right there with him. He was there for the birth of a son; the death of a son and was splattered with a president’s blood. He felt Lyndon’s hot breath and the poke of his finger as he bullied and intimidated those around him.He portrays how these men spent their private time; their leisure time; and how they treated the people around them. He reveals what it was like to be with Ike on the golf course; how JFK loved to sail and truly seemed to care about his family; how LBJ treated guests at his ranch; how Nixon’s paranoia lead to his downfall; how Ford’s decency calmed the nation. He saw how Eisenhower was worshiped as a hero around the world.Mr. Hill sacrificed his own life; marriage; fatherhood; and emotional health to protect these five presidents. He witnessed the joys; triumphs; agony; disappointment; human frailty; ego; lust for power; and facilitators of the most powerful person in the world.Thank you; Clint Hill; for all that you have done and for sharing your story with us in Five Presidents.11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Extraordinary readingBy ApostleWhile I was alive ; though somewhat young in the early part of this book; I was reminded constantly the turmoil our country has gone through. This reads like a history book but with one big difference – this is a smooth and easy read and you cannot put it down. I highly recommend this book to you. I promise you won't find yourself yawning at any time . Also; as an added benefit ; there are many fine and high-resolution photos included.
