The Evolving Presidency is a treasury of the most important documents about the highest office in the land. Arranged in chronological order, these 43 primary documents tell a rich & fascinating story of how much about the presidency has changed across more than two centuries -- & about how much has remained the same since the office was first established. For students & scholars, The Evolving Presidency is the perfect volume for research & directed reading. For interested citizens everywhere, the book is a fascinating collection of priceless documents that reveal the origins & development of our highest office. Headnotes explain the history & significance of each document & the convenient subject guide sorts documents by topic to help readers trace their specific issues & topics of interest.