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When was Washington's Farewell Address first published?
When was Washington's Farewell Address first published?
Who wrote Washington's Farewell Address?
Who wrote Washington's Farewell Address?
What were some of the political dangers that Washington warned Americans about in his Farewell Address?
What were some of the political dangers that Washington warned Americans about in his Farewell Address?
Where did George Washington retire to after writing his Farewell Address?
Where did George Washington retire to after writing his Farewell Address?
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Who initially prepared the first draft of Washington's Farewell Address?
Who initially prepared the first draft of Washington's Farewell Address?
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Washington's Farewell Address
- Washington's Farewell Address was first published on September 19, 1796, in American Daily Advertiser.
- The address was written by George Washington, with the help of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.
- In the address, Washington warned Americans about the dangers of political parties, regionalism, and sectionalism, as well as the threat of foreign influence on the young nation.
- After writing his Farewell Address, George Washington retired to his Mount Vernon estate in Virginia.
- The initial draft of Washington's Farewell Address was prepared by Alexander Hamilton, which was later revised and edited by Washington himself.
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Test your knowledge of George Washington's Farewell Address in this quiz. Learn about the key themes and messages in this important historical document.
