sep 19, 1796 - George Washington Farewell Address
Description:
In 1796, George Washington speech is an example of American Isolationism, because Washington dedicates a large part of his farewell address to discussing foreign relations and the dangers of permanent alliances between the United States and foreign nations, which he views as foreign entanglements. This issue dominated national politics during the French Revolutionary Wars between France and Britain.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 19, 1796
Now
~ 229 years ago