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How Did George Washington's Inaugural Address

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George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He died on December 14, 1799, in Mount Vernon, Virginia. George Washington was the first American president, commander of the Continental Army, president of the Constitutional Convention, and gentleman planter. The presidency of George Washington, began on April 30, 1789, when George Washington was inaugurated as President of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1797. Washington, the first United States president, and took office after the 1788–89 presidential election.

Washington's Father, Augustine Washington was married to his Mother Mary Ball Washington. Washington father acquired land and slaves, built mills, and grew tobacco and died when Washington …show more content…

He planned for the need of a strong Constitution and Bill of Rights and emphasized the public good. He told the House of Representatives that he declined to be paid and rejects any salary for the execution of his duties as he was president for public good. Washington also noted the power of the nations' call for him to serve as president and the shared responsibility of the president and Congress to preserve "the sacred fire of liberty" and a republican form of government. And in saying this he says he is doing all of this for the love of his …show more content…

In his address he knows that he is the first president and that the he has shared responsibility of the president and Congress to preserve and start tradition. Washington realizes that since he is president he is called to help preserve "the sacred fire of liberty.” Washington knows that he must help preserve the republican form of government so he can create new tradition. Washington really just wanted to create a mantel and tradition for other future presidents after him to follow and rely

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