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George Washington's Presidency

George Fox University professor Kerry Irish talked about the presidency of George Washington, who was inaugurated in 1789. Professor Irish a… read more

George Fox University professor Kerry Irish talked about the presidency of George Washington, who was inaugurated in 1789. Professor Irish argued that Washington was aware his actions in office would set precedents, so despite French assistance to the Colonial Army against the British, Washington kept the U.S. neutral during the French Revolution, seeking to avoid entangling the U.S. in European affairs. Also, at the end of two terms, Washington voluntarily gave up power, and in his farewell address, he warned against loyalty to political parties over country. close

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Public Affairs Event
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Location:
Newberg, Oregon, United States
First Aired:
Nov 30, 2013 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Dec 31, 2013 | 4:17am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Nov 30, 2013 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 01, 2013 | 12:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 01, 2013 | 1:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 30, 2013 | 9:19pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 31, 2013 | 12:50am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 31, 2013 | 4:17am EST | C-SPAN 3
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