Washington's Farewell Address And Webster's First Bunker Hill Oration (1906) - Softcover

Washington, George; Webster, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1165141922 ISBN 13: 9781165141920

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Washington�������s Farewell Address and Webster�������s First Bunker Hill Oration is a book that contains two important historical speeches. The first speech is the famous farewell address given by George Washington, the first President of the United States, in 1796. In this address, Washington reflects on his presidency and offers advice to future leaders of the country.The second speech included in the book is the First Bunker Hill Oration given by Daniel Webster in 1825. This speech was given on the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was a significant battle in the American Revolution. Webster�������s speech pays tribute to the bravery of the soldiers who fought in the battle and emphasizes the importance of preserving the memory of the American Revolution.The book also includes an introduction by Henry Cabot Lodge, a prominent politician and historian of the time. Lodge provides context for both speeches and explains their significance in American history.Overall, Washington�������s Farewell Address and Webster�������s First Bunker Hill Oration is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and the speeches of two of its most important figures.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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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: 1165141922
• ISBN 13: 9781165141920
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• Editor: Gaston Charles Robert