sep 19, 1796 - Washington's farewell address
Description:
Washington retired after two terms, setting the precedent for the maximum length of a presidents. Additionally, in his farewell address warned about several things, he warned not to created political parties, not to form foreign permanent alliances, not to get involved in European affairs, and not to fall into sectionalism.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 19, 1796
Now
~ 229 years ago