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Reading of President Washington's Farewell Address

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

Washington, DC
Saturday, March 24, 2012

Each year around the time of George Washington's birthday, the U.S. Senate selects one of its members to read the President's 1796 Farewell Address. The tradition dates back to 1862.  This year's reading was by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).

Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:30pm (ET)

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