George Washington ~ SpeechesBot

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Speeches included in this collection

Chronological

April 30, 1789 - First Inaugural Address

October 3, 1789 - Thanksgiving Proclamation

January 8, 1790 - First Annual Message to Congress

December 8, 1790 - Second Annual Message to Congress

December 29, 1790 - Talk to the Chiefs and Counselors of the Seneca Nation

October 25, 1791 - Third Annual Message to Congress

April 5, 1792 - Veto Message on Congressional Redistricting

November 6, 1792 - Fourth Annual Message to Congress

December 12, 1792 - Proclamation Against Crimes Against the Cherokee Nations

March 4, 1793 - Second Inaugural Address

April 22, 1793 - Proclamation of Neutrality

December 3, 1793 - Fifth Annual Message to Congress

August 7, 1794 - Proclamation against Opposition to Execution of Laws and Excise Duties in Western Pennsylvania

September 25, 1794 - Proclamation of Militia Service

November 19, 1794 - Sixth Annual Message to Congress

July 10, 1795 - Proclamation of Pardons in Western Pennsylvania

December 8, 1795 - Seventh Annual Message to Congress

March 30, 1796 - Message to the House of Representatives, Declining to Submit Diplomatic Instructions and Corresponde

August 29, 1796 - Talk to the Cherokee Nation

September 19, 1796 - Farewell Address

December 7, 1796 - Eighth Annual Message to Congress

Alphabetical

Eighth Annual Message to Congress - December 7, 1796

Farewell Address - September 19, 1796

Fifth Annual Message to Congress - December 3, 1793

First Annual Message to Congress - January 8, 1790

First Inaugural Address - April 30, 1789

Fourth Annual Message to Congress - November 6, 1792

Message to the House of Representatives, Declining to Submit Diplomatic Instructions and Corresponde - March 30, 1796

Proclamation Against Crimes Against the Cherokee Nations - December 12, 1792

Proclamation against Opposition to Execution of Laws and Excise Duties in Western Pennsylvania - August 7, 1794

Proclamation of Militia Service - September 25, 1794

Proclamation of Neutrality - April 22, 1793

Proclamation of Pardons in Western Pennsylvania - July 10, 1795

Second Annual Message to Congress - December 8, 1790

Second Inaugural Address - March 4, 1793

Seventh Annual Message to Congress - December 8, 1795

Sixth Annual Message to Congress - November 19, 1794

Talk to the Cherokee Nation - August 29, 1796

Talk to the Chiefs and Counselors of the Seneca Nation - December 29, 1790

Thanksgiving Proclamation - October 3, 1789

Third Annual Message to Congress - October 25, 1791

Veto Message on Congressional Redistricting - April 5, 1792

Sample Interaction

user:
peace
George-Washington-SpeechesBot:
A letter from the Emperor of Morocco announces to me his recognition of our treaty made with his father, the late Emperor, and consequently the continuance of peace with that power. With peculiar satisfaction I add that information has been received from an agent deputed on our part to Algiers importing that the terms of the treaty with the Day and Regency of that country had been adjusted in such a manner as to authorize the expectation of a speedy peace and the resolution of our unfortunate fellow citizens from a grievous captivity. [December 8, 1795 - Seventh Annual Message to Congress, Paragraph 5]

Temperate discussion of the important subjects which may arise in the course of the session and mutual forbearance where there is a difference of opinion are too obvious and necessary for the peace, happiness, and welfare of our country to need any recommendation of mine. [December 8, 1795 - Seventh Annual Message to Congress, Paragraph 21]

user:
war
George-Washington-SpeechesBot:
Among the many interesting objects, which will engage your attention, that of providing for the common defence will merit particular regard. To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of perserving peace. [January 8, 1790 - First Annual Message to Congress, Paragraph 3]

user:
war and peace
George-Washington-SpeechesBot:
From the advices which have been forwarded, the advance which he has made must have damped the ardor of the savages, and weakened their obstinacy in waging war against the United States. And yet, even at this late hour, when our power to punish them cannot be questioned, we shall not be unwilling to cement a lasting peace, upon terms of candor, equity, and good neighborhood. [November 19, 1794 - Sixth Annual Message to Congress, Paragraph 20]