George Washington

How the Washington Administration Responded to an “Insurrection”

by TJ Martinell | Jan 26, 2021 | George Washington, History

The recent protests and storming of the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 produced a hysterical reaction from both pundits and the federal government. This contrasts wildly with the response to an actual rebellion during the Republic’s early days. The new federal...

The Neutrality Proclamation in a Nutshell

by Dave Benner | Apr 22, 2019 | Executive Power, George Washington, Historical Documents, History, War Powers

Today in history, on April 22, 1793, President George Washington issued a statement that the United States would remain neutral in the ongoing conflict between France and Britain. Given that his decision kept the United States out of a war, why was it so...

We Are Still Ruled by Religions: And Always Will Be.

by jacksonpemberton | Mar 25, 2019 | 1st Amendment, Establishment Clause, Federalism, George Washington

Because we believe in secularism, “believers” and “non-believers” are unable to meet on equal terms. The result is that “believers” acquiesce to the political arguments of “non-believers” whose positions seem clearly...

The Unheeded Advice in George Washington’s Farewell Address

by Mike Maharrey | Sep 19, 2018 | Founding Fathers, George Washington

On Sept. 19, 1796, the American Daily Advertiser published George Washington’s farewell address. When people remember or discuss the address, they most often recall his warning against political parties, his admonition to avoid entangling foreign alliances, and...

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