George Washington's Rights Speech

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Federal Hall April 30, 1789, Washington took oath and began his new job as President of the United States of America. The speech highlighted the importance as well as the effects of freedom and brought new ideas and a sense of leadership as one nation." The destiny of the republican model of Government, are justly considered as-deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people" -Washington. As it also contained a long list of legislative initiatives and constitutional amendments that Congress should pass.Washington was very much devoted to his presidency because he felt it was his duty to make a decision for the good of everyone. The Constitution required the separation of powers and presented

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