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George Washington's Farewell Address (Books of American Wisdom) - Hardcover

Washington, George

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9781557094544: George Washington's Farewell Address (Books of American Wisdom)
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ISBN 10: 1557094543 ISBN 13: 9781557094544
Publisher: Applewood Books, 1999

Synopsis

Washington’s Iconic Final Message to America in an Elegant Gift Edition 

On September 17, 1796, George Washington announced that he would leave the presidency. His famous farewell address encapsulates a view of the Union, the Constitution, and good citizenship that remains an important part of American political thought today. 

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George Washington (1732–1799) was a Founding Father, military commander, and the first President of the United States. Born in Virginia, he rose to prominence as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, leading American forces to victory in the Revolutionary War. He was unanimously elected president in 1789, serving two terms and establishing many precedents for the fledgling government, including the peaceful transfer of power. 

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George Washington's famous address encapsulates a view of the Union, the Constitution, and good citizenship that is an important part of American political thought today.

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George Washington's famous address encapsulates a view of the Union, the Constitution, and good citizenship that is an important part of American political thought today.

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Publisher
Applewood Books
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1557094543
ISBN 13 
9781557094544
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
40
Rating
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