Tag: George Washington

  • First Presidential Veto

    First Presidential Veto

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 5, 1792, Washington issued the first presidential veto.

  • First State of the Union

    First State of the Union

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 8, 1790, George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address.

  • Nathan Hale Hanged

    Nathan Hale Hanged

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 22, 1776, American soldier Nathan Hale was executed by hanging.

  • Washington’s Farwell Address

    Washington’s Farwell Address

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 19, 1796, George Washington’s farewell address was published in the American Daily Advertiser.