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

Washington, George

Hardcover

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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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.

From the Back Cover

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.

Edition details

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