January 8, 1790: George Washington delivered the first message to Congress on the state of the Union. No pomp, no long partisan clapping. and the shortest ever recited by a president. The speech – especially in comparison to what we get today – shows just how far modern presidents have strayed from the Constitution.
Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: March 8, 2024
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