The American Historical Review · 1961 · 21 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesPolitical SciencePublic AdministrationAmerican PoliticsExecutive PowerPolitical HistoryContinuity Of GovernmentPresidential GovernmentPresidential SystemsTransitions To DemocracyPresidential Continuity
Since President George Washington first relinquished his office to incoming President John Adams in 1797, this peaceful transition, symbolizing both continuity and change, has demonstrated the stability of our system of government.Aside from the symbolic transfer of power, an orderly transition from the outgoing Administration to the incoming Administration is essential to ensure continuity in the working affairs of government.Necessary funding for both the incoming and outgoing Administrations is