Washington's Political Legacies: To Which Is Annexed an Appendix, Containing an Account of His Illness, Death, and the National Tributes of Respect Pa de George Washington

Washington's Political Legacies: To Which Is Annexed an Appendix, Containing an Account of His Illness, Death, and the National Tributes of Respect Pa

George Washington

This collection of some of George Washington's most important letters and speeches documents key moments of his military and political career as a general in the American army during the War of Independence and as the first President of the United States. Published in 1800 following Washington's death in 1799, this collection is dedicated to Washington's widow Martha and contains details of Washington's state funeral and memorial, and letters of condolence. The book includes a short biography covering the triumphs and tribulations of the war and presidency and describing the dedication to his country that caused Washington to be referred to as the 'Father of Our Country'. The public letters and speeches that Washington gave to Congress, the army and the public, such as The Address on the Cessation of Hostilities, mark a turning point in American history and the establishment of the modern democracy.

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Paperback (2)

137^.64 lei 3-5 săpt.

GALE ECCO SABIN AMERICANA – feb 2012

137^.64 lei 3-5 săpt.

Cambridge University Press – 16 feb 2011

259^.41 lei 6-8 săpt.

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Dedication; Advertisement; 1. Gen. Washington's appointment to the command of the American army, in 1775; 2. His order on the cessation of hostilities; 3. His circular letter to the governors of the several states, in 1783; 4. The address of Congress on the acknowledgment of his eminent services; 5. His answer; His farewell address to the army; 6. His address to Congress on resigning his military commission; 7. Their answer; 8. His inaugural speech to Congress, in 1789; 9. His valedictory address to his fellow citizens; 10. His letter to President Adams, on accepting the command of the American army, in 1798; 11. Gen. Marshall's address to the speaker of the house of representatives, on the report of the death of Gen. Washington; 12. The president's message to Congress, enclosing Col. Lear's letter, announcing the death of Gen. Washington; 13. Gen. Marshall's second address to Congress; 14. Resolutions of Congress respecting the manner of paying suitable honours to the memory of Gen. Washington; 15. Address of condolence from the house of representatives to the president; 16. His answer; 17. Address of condolence from the senate to the president; 18. His answer; Resolutions of Congress for perpetuating the memory of Gen. Washington; 19. Gen. Lee's eulogy, pronounced before the national legislature; 20. The presidents' proclamation; Particular account of the last illness of Gen. Washington; 21. His funeral; 22. The president's message to Congress, communicating Mrs. Washington's letter; 23. Biographical outline of Gen. Washington; 24. Anonymous address to the American army, in 1783; 25. Gen. Washington's address to the army in answer to this artful and insidious address.