George Washington
A Real State of the Union: George Washington’s First Annual Address
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...
War Powers and George Washington
Supporters of unilateral executive war powers want you to believe that kind of power is ok – because George Washington engaged in war without getting authorization from congress. Theyโre either ignorant, or lying – or both. Path to Liberty: February 2,...
Warnings Ignored: George Washington’s Farewell Address
September 19, 1796 – Pres. Washington published his farewell address to โfriends and fellow-citizens.โ It was filled to the brim with warnings of political dangers the people must avoid to prevent despotism. Theyโve been almost completely ignored for...
Today in History: George Washington Born
Today in history, on Feb. 22, 1732, George Washington, proud Virginian and father of his country, was born. He was an indispensable force in Americaโs struggle against Britain, and his presence was instrumental in both the War of Independence and the constitutional...