- Source: 1796 State of the Union Address
The 1796 State of the Union Address was given by George Washington, the first president of the United States, on Wednesday, December 7, 1796. It was given in Congress Hall, Philadelphia. He gave it directly to Congress. He began with, "In recurring to the internal situation of our country since I had last the pleasure to address you, I find ample reason for a renewed expression of that gratitude to the Ruler of the Universe which a continued series of prosperity has so often and so justly called forth." He ended with, "God's providential care may still be extended to the United States, that the virtue and happiness of the people may be preserved, and that the Government which they have instituted for the protection of their liberties may be perpetual."
References
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- Presiden Amerika Serikat
- Sejarah Amerika Serikat
- 1796 State of the Union Address
- 1795 State of the Union Address
- List of State of the Union addresses
- 1799 State of the Union Address
- 1797 State of the Union Address
- 1792 State of the Union Address
- 1798 State of the Union Address
- January 1790 State of the Union Address
- December 1790 State of the Union Address
- George Washington's Farewell Address
