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Bookmark or Share- George Washington's Farewell Address - World History EncyclopediaThe address, originally penned by James Madison, was extensively rewritten by Alexander Hamilton ahead of its publication so that only a few sections of Madison's original draft remained in the final version. The address was not delivered verbally but was instead printed in the newspaper American Daily Advertiser. The Farewell Address remains ...
- George Washington's Farewell Address - WikipediaWashington's Farewell Address [1] is a letter written by President George Washington as a valedictory to "friends and fellow-citizens" after 20 years of public service to the United States. [2] He wrote it near the end of the second term of his presidency before retiring to his home at Mount Vernon in Virginia.
- WASHINGTON’S FAREWELL ADDRESSIn September 1796, worn out by burdens of the presidency and attacks of political foes, George Washington announced his decision not to seek a third term. With the assistance of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, Washington composed in a “Farewell Address” his political testament to the nation.
- Farewell Address (1796) | Constitution CenterIn 1796, President George Washington published his “Farewell Address” to the nation. After two terms in office, Washington decided to retire from public life—clearing the way for the peaceful transfer of power from one President to another.
- Farewell Address, 19 September 1796 - Founders OnlineWashington’s Farewell Address: In facsimile, with transliterations of all the drafts of Washington, Madison, & Hamilton, together with their correspondence and other supporting documents. New York, 1935. description ends 105–36 (facsimile), and 139–59 (transcription).
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