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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- George Washington's First Inaugural Address
This page is dedicated exclusively to George Washington's first inaugural address, but C-SPAN does a nice job of making it more than just words on the screen. They've added a portrait of the first president, and you can click to his second inaugural address if you'd like. Also included is a drop-down menu for more info on all the U.S. presidents.
- The First State of the Union Address
The Constitution states that the President "shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union." Read the first State of the Union address to get a glimpse of the problems facing Washington and the young nation, including conflicts in the "uniformity in the currency, weights and measures of the United States."
- The Formation of a National Government
The disagreements between early cabinet members Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton are presented at this Netherlands University page. Their primary squabble was over a strong central government; one opposed it thinking it would lead to tyranny, the other supported it and wanted to avoid anarchy. Get the details, and learn how their conflicting views helped define the nation.
- George Washington's Legacy to American Constitutionalism and Citizenship
Opening up with a dramatic engraving of George Washington at Princeton, this site goes on to ask and answer some intriguing questions about ol' George. Topics include his role in the drafting of the Constitution and his belief in the importance of civilian government. More links round out this Center for Civic Education page.
- Washington's Hardest Decision
George Washington wasn't retired long before he was called to serve as the first president. Author Douglas Southall Freeman excels at capturing the struggle between Washington's desire to rest and his sense of duty to the new nation. Take a few minutes to read this stellar work from the October, 1952 issue of Atlantic Monthly.
- Britain and Ireland 1789-1801
The end of the War with the former colonies wasn't the only thing on Great Britain's mind. The French Revolution and the consolidation of England and Ireland were causing concern on the British Isles.
The First Administration
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