The Farewell Address Of George Washington - Softcover

Washington, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1163257532 ISBN 13: 9781163257531

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Farewell Address of George Washington is a historical document written by the first President of the United States, George Washington. This book contains the full text of the Farewell Address, which was originally published in 1796. The Farewell Address is a significant piece of American history as it was Washington's final public statement as President and it provided guidance and advice to the American people for the future. In this address, Washington discusses important topics such as the dangers of political parties, the importance of unity and patriotism, and the need for a strong national defense. The book also includes an introduction and notes by historian John Avlon, providing context and analysis of the Farewell Address. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or political philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

George Washington was born in Virginia in 1732. As a young man, he learned the morals, manners, and knowledge necessary to become a Virginia gentleman. He was particularly interested in the military arts and western expansion. At the age of 16, he helped survey Shenandoah lands. At the age of 22, he was commissioned a lieutenant colonel and fought in the first battles of what became the French and Indian War. Unanimously elected as the first President of the United States, Washington served two terms before retiring to Mount Vernon. He passed away on December 14, 1799.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163257532
• ISBN 13: 9781163257531
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 122
• Editor: Pine Frank W