What did washington fear in america's future?

One of the U.S. Army's military objective was the retaking of Washington, D.C., as well as Philadelphia, which was a top priority. American forces steadily advanced against thinning Russian armies; the Soviet's military strength was on the wane. They were outnumbered now, badly battered and constantly falling back. read more

In 1789 he was elected as the first President ofthe United States under the US Constitution. Washington had his inauguration in New York City, the temporarycapital of the US. As the first president of the US, Washington setmany precedents to establish the office. In 1790, Washingtonoversaw the planning of the new US national Capital. read more

And 220 years ago, in 1796, Washington applied his inner eye to America’s future in his farewell address. Far more than a simple resignation statement, this was Washington’s summary of his hopes and fears for the future of the country he had fought so long and hard to create and nurture. read more

George Washington's Vision of America's Future NOTE: The following was originally published by Wesley Bradshaw in the National Review, Vol. 4, No. 12, December 1880. The last time I ever saw Anthony Sherman was on July 4, 1859, in Independence Square. read more