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“The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create whatever the form of government, a real despotism. A just estimate of that love of power, and proneness to abuse it, which predominates in the human heart is sufficient to satisfy us of the truth of this position.”

Book:Washington's Farewell Address: The Proclamation of Jackson Against Nullification, and the Declaration of Independence

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Washington's Farewell Address: The Proclamation of Jackson Against Nullification, and the Declaration of Independence

Washington's Farewell Address: The Proclamation of Jackson Against Nullification, and the Declaration of Independence is a scholarly examination of three cornerstone documents in American political history. It analyzes the Farewell Address, which outlined Washington's vision for the young nation, and Jackson's opposition to nullification, a pivotal issue in early American politics. Additionally, the book delves into the Declaration of Independence, its principles, and its enduring impact on the United States. more

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George Washington

George Washington was the first President of the United States and a key figure in the American Revolutionary War. Born on February 22, 1732, and died on December 14, 1799, Washington is known for his strong leadership and belief in democracy, playing a crucial role in American history. more

“For if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter.”

Source: Writings: Being His Correspondence, Addresses, Messages, and Other Papers, Official and Private, Selected and Published from the Original Manuscripts

“By an ambitious chieftain, aiming only to aggrandize himself and establish his power, the subject might have been regarded in a different light; but the designs and actions of Washington centred in nobler objects, the freedom, tranquillity, and happiness of his country, in which he was to participate equally with every other citizen, neither seeking nor expecting any other preeminence than that of having been an instrument in the hand of Providence.”

Hands Instruments Providence

Author:George Washington

“Went to church and fasted all day.”

Church

Book:(v. 2) Comprising official letters relating to the French War, and private letters before the American Revolution

Source: (v. 2) Comprising official letters relating to the French War, and private letters before the American Revolution

“No man has a more perfect reliance on the alwise and powerful dispensations of the Supreme Being than I have, nor thinks His aid more necessary.”

Thinking Men Perfect Powerful Aids Supreme Reliance Supreme Being

Book:The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources, 1745-1799

Source: The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources, 1745-1799

“For myself the delay [in assuming the office of the President] may be compared with a reprieve; for in confidence I assure you, with the world it would obtain little credit that my movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution: so unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an Ocean of difficulties, without that competency of political skill, abilities and inclination which is necessary to manage the helm.”