Authors: George Washington

1764–1787

General Orders

“Proclamation for the Cessation of Hostilities, 18 April 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/vqp4. Parole Kenalal. Countersigns Litchfield, Montreal. For the day tomorrow Brigadier Genl. Stark. Brigd. Qr. Mr. York Brigade.

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1789–1825

Inaugural Address (1793)

“Second Inaugural Address, 4 March 1793,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/jt88. Fellow-citizens: I AM again called upon, by the voice of my country to execute the functions of its Chief Magistrate.

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