George Washington

Civility In Company and Conversation

Type:: paper
Date:: January 01, 2010
In:: Civility and Rhetoric

George Washington, sometime before the age of 16, transcribed Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation. To modern ears many of these rules may ... » Go

George Washington on Checks and Limited Government

Type:: quote
Date:: January 01, 1796
In:: Law and Government

All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or ... » Go

George Washington on Freedom of Conscience

Type:: quote
Date:: August 01, 1790
In:: Civilitas

The citizens of the United States of America have a right to applaud themselves for having given to mankind examples of an enlarged and liberal ... » Go

George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

Type:: quote
Date:: October 03, 1789
In:: Civilitas

Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, ... » Go