George Washington
No Permanent Alliances: Foreign Policy of Washington and Jefferson
George Washington: โIt is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.โ Thomas Jefferson: โCommerce with all nations, alliance with none, should be our motto.โ Path to Liberty: April 24, 2024...
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...