Published February 05, 2008, 12:00 AM
President
Since the moment in 1789 when a Revolutionary War hero named George Washington recited a 35-word oath, Americans have expected certain things from their presidents. For good reason: In a society that has mythologized itself from its earliest days, the president is the high priest of the national identity. For 219 years, the institution has become burdened with legend, and the expectations exceed the grasp of any mortal.
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