The concept of deterrence is as old as war itself. We need only to look back at George Washington’s farewell address to find the thought that the best way to preserve peace is to prepare for war. The ...

Issued his Farewell Address, warning against political divisions and lasting foreign alliances. His commitment to principles greatly strengthened the new American nation. George Washington's legacy as ...

Elon’s third party, if it gained any traction, might ensure Democratic Party majorities as far into the future as foreseeable ...

George Washington used the light of this brass candle stand while laboring over his farewell address in 1796. Richard Strauss / NMAH George Washington was a man of many talents. Writing speeches ...

Since 1896, the United States Senate has marked Washington's birthday by having a member read the Farewell Address aloud in a legislative session. According to family tradition, President Washington ...

In 1796, George Washington struck six pointed sentences from his Farewell Address. I’d largely forgotten about them—the final address contains enough wisdom to fill volumes—until, on a whim ...

Defending religion in his Farewell Address, George Washington set an example that present-day political leaders seem to have forgotten.

George Washington’s farewell address, a long valedictory letter written largely by Alexander Hamilton, and published in Claypoole’s Daily Advertiser, in September, 1796, was an eloquent ...

The farewell address gives the departing president an opportunity to share with the nation unique observations gleaned from his or her service.

Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation, which will be carried by all of the major networks and air online. Here's how to watch.

The two most famous and historically significant farewell addresses were issued by chief executives departing after two successful terms: George Washington and Dwight Eisenhower. Mr.

President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the White House announced.