{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Creating America","title":"Episode 17: The Man Who Willingly Gave Up Power | Washington's 1783 Resignation & First Inaugural Address","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1112,"description":"In Episode 17 of the Creating America Podcast, we explore two extraordinary moments in the life of George Washingtonthat helped define the American experiment in self-government.First, we hear Washington’s 1783 resignation speech—when he voluntarily gave up power as Commander-in-Chief after the Revolutionary War. At a time when military leaders often became rulers, Washington chose a different path, drawing comparisons to Cincinnatus and setting a precedent for civilian leadership that still shapes democracies today.Then, we turn to April 30, 1789, as Washington delivers his First Inaugural Address in New York City, stepping into the role of the first President of the United States under the newly ratified Constitution. In this speech, you’ll hear his humility, uncertainty, and deep sense of responsibility as he takes on an entirely new kind of leadership.Through immersive narration, this episode brings these foundational texts to life and highlights:The unprecedented act of relinquishing powerThe creation of the American presidencyThe character and restraint that shaped early U.S. leadershipIf you’ve ever wondered what it sounded like at the very beginning of the United States, this episode offers a rare chance to hear those words as they were meant to be experienced.Subscribe, rate, and share to support the show!Host & Narrator: Will SarrisFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586175179173Threads: https://www.threads.com/@creatingamericapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingamericapod📩 Contact: CreatingAmericaPod@gmail.com💬 Support the show: patreon.com/williamsarris🌐 More about Will: williamsarris.net","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pRI2_ctAqlURX_7yVg9g9PpW5jumJPPNdMjBP63RAeI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjI4/YTk4MjUxZmQ0MDQw/ZTAyMzVjZGE5NDMz/NzE4Yi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}