Sep 18, 1796
The rights of individuals must be defended with vigilance and courage.
George Washington
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George Washington was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He is often referred to as the 'Father of His Country.' Washington played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. His leadership set many precedents for the federal government and the presidency, including the tradition of a two-term limit for presidents.
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May 27, 1796
The extraordinary expenses to be incurred in the present year in supporting our foreign intercourse I find will require a provision beyond the ordinary appropriation and the additional $20,000 already granted.
May 24, 1796
The measures now in operation for taking possession of the posts of Detroit and Michilimackinac render it proper that provision should be made for extending to these places and any others alike circumstanced the civil authority of the…
May 4, 1796
I lay before you, for your consideration and advice, an explanatory article proposed to be added to the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation between the United States and Great Britain.
May 1, 1796
I now nominate Jeremiah Wadsworth to be a commissioner to hold a treaty with the Cohnawaga Indians.
Apr 27, 1796
Herewith I lay before you a letter from the Attorney-General of the United States, relative to compensation to the attorneys of the United States in the several districts, which is recommended to your consideration.
Apr 7, 1796
admission as a State, by its Delegates, into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original States in all respects whatever
Mar 29, 1796
It is perfectly clear to my understanding that the assent of the House of Representatives is not necessary to the validity of a treaty.
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