Farewell Address, Washington's

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The final address by George Washington to his fellow citizens as he was leaving the presidency. He wrote the address in 1796 but never delivered it. Washington discussed the dangers of divisive party politics and warned strongly against permanent alliances between the United States and other countries.

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How to use Farewell Address, Washington's in a sentence

Many of those who have become cops in New York seem to have ceased to address such minor offenses over the past few days.
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Two factors made Hiram Revels especially interesting to the Washington establishment.
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“Stay in formation,” a sergeant from the ceremonial unit said over a public address system to the cops along the street.
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It was a rare moment of bipartisan unity in partisan Washington.
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In his State of the Union address 50 years ago, LBJ laid out his vision for the Great Society.
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Ajoutez cecy, s'il vous plaist, la grande difficult qu'il y a de tirer d'eux les mots mesmes qu'ils ont.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
I often recall the farewell lunch we had together at the Restaurant de Paris, in the Escolta.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
Washington attacked a French encampment at the confluence of the Alleghany and Monongahela.
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Uncle David nodded, and waved his hand, as on entering the door he gave them a farewell smile over his shoulder.
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They were just about to celebrate tabagie, or a solemn feast, over his last farewell.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various