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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can someone please help me I have to write a essay about this and I have no clue about any of this? I just need to know what was the main purpose or what motivated George Washington's first annual address to congress

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

i can give the date he gave his speech if that helps

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

On January 8, 1790, President George Washington delivered the very first Annual Message to a Joint Session of Congress (now known as the State of the Union address), in the Senate chamber of Federal Hall in New York City.

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

And this website is where i got the information from ; http://www.mountvernon.org/research-collections/digital-encyclopedia/article/first-annual-address-to-congress/

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks but do you know what was the reason behind this message what was he trying to persuade or something?

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

It was a milestone. he was the first president of United States. he wanted to make himself an example for future president. he was also the first president to give a speech to congress. he paved the way for America through his speeches

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks!:)

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

your welcome

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