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… Scholarly essays, speeches, photos, and other resources on George Washington, the first US president (1789-1797), the father of … George Washington … George Washington …
Scholarly essays, speeches, photos, and other resources on George Washington, the first US president (1789-1797), the father of our country, and commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
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… Robert Strong points to Washington's prescient warnings about extreme partisanship … President George Washington warned in his farewell address about … America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of President George Washington’s Farewell Address , which was published …
Robert Strong points to Washington's prescient warnings about extreme partisanship
Presidential Biographies
… A list of notable moments in George Washington’s presidency … George Washington - Key Events …
A list of notable moments in George Washington’s presidency
Public Events
… Lindsay Chervinsky, author of The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution , joins two Miller Center experts to discuss George Washington’s role in the creation of the cabinet, … ‘The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution’ …
Presidential Speeches
… to remove from this life our excellent fellow-citizen, George Washington, by the purity of his character and a long series … December 19, 1799: Death of George Washington …
Public Events
… authored the infamous “torture memos” while serving in the George W. Bush administration’s Justice Department, argues in … Crisis and Command: Executive Power from George Washington to George W. Bush …
Presidential Biographies
… First Lady Martha Washington Vice President John Adams (1789-1797) Secretary of … George Washington - Administration …
Presidential Biographies
… was chaotic. Around thirty people lived in the building: George and Martha; their grandchildren, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis and George Washington “Wash” Parke Custis; Tobias Lear, who served as Washington’s unofficial chief of staff; Washington’s private …
Presidential Biographies
… George Washington was born to Mary Ball and Augustine … history. A series of personal losses changed the course of George’s life. His father, Augustine, died when he was eleven … George Washington: Life in Brief …
Presidential Biographies
… votes were cast for president; they were unanimous for George Washington. The vice-presidential vote split between John … George Washington: Campaigns and Elections …
Presidential Biographies
… From the moment Washington announced his retirement, the American people have … of his legacy. Indeed, generations of Americans have used Washington’s uniquely popular memory for their own political … George Washington: Impact and Legacy …
Presidential Biographies
… On April 30, 1789, Washington took the oath of office in New York City, the … the people and the government. While we might not think of Washington’s administration as particularly diverse, his … George Washington: Domestic Affairs …
Presidential Biographies
… Washington’s foreign policy focused on protecting the … new nation and avoiding expensive and deadly wars. During Washington’s first term, European powers sought every … George Washington: Foreign Affairs …
Presidential Biographies
… On February 22, 1732, Mary Ball Washington gave birth to the first of her six children, a boy named George. George’s father, Augustine, had been married once before and … George Washington: Life Before the Presidency …
Presidential Biographies
… On March 15, 1797, Washington returned to Mount Vernon, eager to expand his … Mount Vernon became a popular pastime. In 1798 alone, the Washingtons hosted as many as 677 guests. The guests were … provision of the will immediately freed William Lee, Washington’s enslaved valet from the war, and arranged to …
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… As with so much, George Washington's Inaugural Address set the stage for all … George Washington’s ascent to the presidency was really a … First Words: George Washington, April 30, 1789 …
As with so much, George Washington's Inaugural Address set the stage for all that followed
Presidential Speeches
… some remarks as he accepts an honorary degree bestowed by George Washington University. He describes the importance of … bears the distinguished name of the father of our country, George Washington. It is a matter of great interest that there has … May 3, 1961: Remarks at George Washington …
Public Events
… Lindsay Chervinsky, author of The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American … Institution, joins two Miller Center experts to discuss George Washington’s role in the creation of the cabinet, … ‘The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution’ …