There is no truth more thoroughly established, than that there exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness, between duty and advantage, between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity.

George Washington

First Inaugural Address of George Washington

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Virtue

Speaker

George Washington

Source

First Inaugural Address of George Washington Presidential inaugural address

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1789 1780s 18th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Original Citation

Washington, George. "First Inaugural Address." 30 Apr. 1789, Front balcony, Federal Hall, New York City, NY, USA.

Current Citation

Washington, George. "First Inaugral Address, April 30, 1789." George Washington: Writings, edited by John Rhodehamel. Library of America, 1997.

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