David O. Stewart (born 1951) is an American author and lawyer who writes historical nonfiction works and historical novels. The author described in detail the life path of the first US president, created a realistic portrait of the most important leader of America. Washington was elected president of the United States in 1789 and served two terms, until 1797. Many of the traditions of the president, which are still preserved, were established by Washington. During his presidency, a two-party system was created, and the First Bank of the United States was founded. Washington appears to the reader as an ordinary person, a planter who became a great politician during his lifetime and was elected to the highest post in the country.