“..avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous exertions in time of peace to discharge the debts, which unavoidable wars may have occasioned, not ungenerously throwing upon posterity the burthen, which we ourselves ought to bear.”
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Monuments of Washington's Patriotism: Containing a Fac Simile of His Publick Accounts Kept During the Revolutionary War; and Some of the Most Interesting Documents Connected with His Military Command and Civil Administration; Embracing, Among Others, the Farewell Address to the People of the United States
Monuments of Washington's Patriotism is a compilation of historical documents focusing on the military and civil leadership of George Washington. It includes facsimiles of his accounts from the Revolutionary War and a collection of important documents that reflect his role in the nation's early history. The book is particularly noted for including Washington's Farewell Address, a significant speech that outlines his views on the future of 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
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