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1795 State of the Union Address

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Speech by US president George Washington
1795 State of the Union Address
DateDecember 8, 1795
VenueHall of the House of Representatives, Congress Hall [1]
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania [1]
TypeState of the Union Address
ParticipantsGeorge Washington
John Adams
Previous1794 State of the Union Address
Next1796 State of the Union Address

The 1795 State of the Union Address was delivered by the first president of the United States, George Washington, to a joint session of the 4th United States Congress on December 8, 1795. This address covered a broad range of topics, including foreign relations, military affairs, and the domestic state of the Union.

Washington began by celebrating the peace agreement made with the Native American tribes north of the Ohio River, known as the Treaty of Greenville, ending a long and costly war. He emphasized that the satisfaction of the tribes had been a key objective of the treaty to ensure lasting tranquility.[2]

Additionally, Washington discussed ongoing peace negotiations with Algiers and the recognition of the United States' treaty by the Emperor of Morocco. He also noted the progress of negotiations with Spain and the recently signed Jay Treaty with Great Britain.[2]

Washington praised the economic prosperity of the nation, highlighting the rapid growth of population, agriculture, commerce, and manufacturing, as well as the neutral stance maintained by the United States amid conflicts in Europe. He attributed the country's success to the stability provided by its Constitution and encouraged Congress to continue to nurture the nation's advantages.[2]

The president also acknowledged the resolution of the Whiskey Rebellion and noted that the misled citizens had returned to lawfulness, allowing him to extend pardons to those involved. He emphasized the need for military and militia reform to ensure national security and the continued protection of frontier inhabitants from lawless attacks against Native Americans.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Joint Meetings, Joint Sessions, & Inaugurations | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". history.house.gov. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Washington, George (December 8, 1795). "Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
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