Washington's Cabinet: Founding Fathers by Day, Debate Club by Night (Except at Night, Because They Had Candles)
So, you're curious about George Washington and his crew of advisors, huh? You might be picturing a stuffy room filled with powdered wigs and quill pens constantly scratching. Well, you're not entirely wrong about the wigs and quills, but buckle up because the story of Washington's cabinet is way more interesting than napping during history class.
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| How Did George Washington Create The Cabinet |
The Constitution? We Barely Knew Her!
First things first, the US Constitution didn't actually mention anything about a cabinet. Fancy that! Washington, being the innovative guy he was, decided to borrow an idea from his war days – surrounding himself with trusted advisors. Think of it as the original "squad," minus the avocado toast and social media drama.
From War Room to Board Room (Well, Not Exactly a Board Room)
Washington handpicked his cabinet based on brains, not just who could braid the fanciest ponytail. His A-team consisted of superstars like:
- Thomas Jefferson: The resident wordsmith and future president, though he wasn't exactly a fan of some of Washington's other picks (spoiler alert: future political parties were born!).
- Alexander Hamilton: The financial whiz who could make numbers dance like nobody's business (although his spending habits would make even your Great Aunt Mildred clutch her pearls).
- Henry Knox: The muscle of the group, a war hero who knew a thing or two about keeping the country safe.
- Edmund Randolph: The legal eagle, there to make sure everyone stayed on the right side of the law (though with these Founding Fathers, that was a constant challenge).
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Now, these weren't just yes-men. Cabinet meetings were legendary for their heated debates. Jefferson and Hamilton, in particular, clashed like toddlers over a bucket of Legos. One minute they were discussing foreign policy, the next they were arguing about the best way to fry a chicken (seriously, this is a real historical debate).
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The Legacy: From Wigged Wonders to Modern Marvels
Washington's cabinet may have started as an experiment, but it set the stage for the way future presidents would run the show. Today, the US cabinet has grown to include a whole host of advisors, tackling everything from national security to climate change.
So, there you have it! The not-so-boring story of how George Washington's "borrowed" idea from the battlefield became a cornerstone of American government.
P.S. Can you imagine the memes if these guys had Twitter? The founding fathers roasting each other online would be epic.
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Founding Father FAQs
How to become a presidential advisor?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but generally, it involves a stellar resume, political connections, and the ability to navigate a pressure cooker environment (with metaphorical flames, not literal ones... hopefully).
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How many people were in Washington's original cabinet?
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A lean and mean team of four!
Did they get paid?
They did, but by today's standards, it wouldn't exactly buy a mansion in Mount Vernon.
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Did they all agree on everything?
Absolutely not! Cabinet meetings were famous for being a battleground of ideas.
Can I time travel and join their meetings?
Sadly, no time machine exists (yet!), but you can learn more about them through historical documents and biographies.
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