Nov 21, 1794
Next to the consciousness of upright intentions, it is the highest pleasure to be approved by the enlightened representatives of a free nation.
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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Nov 21, 1794
We may meet, under every assurance of success, our enemies from within and from without.
Nov 21, 1794
I derive much happiness from being confirmed by your judgment in the necessity of decisive measures.
Nov 20, 1794
I lay before Congress copies of a letter from the governor of the State of New York and of the exemplification of an act of the legislature thereof ratifying the amendment of the Constitution of the United States proposed by the Senate and…
Nov 20, 1794
I nominate Thomas Pinckney to be envoy extraordinary of the United States to His Catholic Majesty.
Nov 18, 1794
To yield to the treasonable fury of so small a portion of the United States would be to violate the fundamental principle of our Constitution, which enjoins that the will of the majority shall prevail.
Nov 18, 1794
Nothing can more promote the permanent welfare of the nation and nothing would be more grateful to our constituents.
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