Learn Our History Today: On September 19, 1796, President George Washington’s farewell address was released to the American People. It appeared in newspapers across the country, sending a very clear message: George Washington would not be seeking a third term for the presidency. This came as a shock to the public, who had half expected George Washington to rule for life. In the address itself, Washington attempted to convince the people that his services were no longer needed and that he was never qualified to be President. He then went on to say that if he accomplished anything, it was only through the support of others. He then used the rest of the address to say that the strength of the nation rests upon the peoples private morals, saying they are “indispensable.”
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:40:40 +0000
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