Webster's First Bunker Hill Oration and Washington's Farewell Address

By A. J. George

Book Overview

Webster's First Bunker Hill Oration and Washington's Farewell Address is a book that contains two important historical speeches by American statesmen. The first speech is the famous oration delivered by Daniel Webster on June 17, 1825, at the laying of the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech, Webster commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of the American soldiers who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution.The second speech is George Washington's Farewell Address, which he delivered on September 19, 1796, as he prepared to retire from public life after serving two terms as the first President of the United States. In his address, Washington reflects on the challenges and successes of his presidency, and offers advice and warnings to the American people about the importance of unity, patriotism, and avoiding political factions.The book includes both speeches in their entirety, along with an introduction by A. J. George that provides historical context and analysis of the significance of these two important documents. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, political science, or public speaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419166999
• ISBN13: 9781419166990
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"