Book contents
- The Political Writings of George Washington
- The Political Writings of American Statesmen
- Frontispiece
- The Political Writings of George Washington
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I First Presidential Term: 1788–1793
- Part II Second Presidential Term: 1793–1797
- Part III Retirement: 1797–1799
- Appendix: Washington’s Death and Legacy
- Index
Appendix: Washington’s Death and Legacy
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 August 2023
Book contents
- The Political Writings of George Washington
- The Political Writings of American Statesmen
- Frontispiece
- The Political Writings of George Washington
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I First Presidential Term: 1788–1793
- Part II Second Presidential Term: 1793–1797
- Part III Retirement: 1797–1799
- Appendix: Washington’s Death and Legacy
- Index
Summary
The Appendix, “Washington’s Death and Legacy, includes some first-hand accounts of Washington’s last hours, as well as some appreciations of his life, character, and career offered by other Founding-era figures – both American and European – who had known him or followed his career. The Appendix also includes retrospective commentaries on Washington’s significance by Abraham Lincoln and Calvin Coolidge.
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- The Political Writings of George WashingtonVolume II: 1788–1799, pp. 650 - 756Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023