The Address of Gen. Washington to the People on his Declining the Presidency – Vintage Wall Art
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Few images capture their era like this historic image of The Address of Gen. Washington to the People on his Declining the Presidency. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
The Address of Gen. Washington to the People on his Declining the Presidency
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Rather than a battlefield or a portrait, this piece presents Washington's own words: the address he gave the public in 1796, when he chose not to seek a third presidential term. It first appeared in a Philadelphia newspaper that September as a written letter to the people, not a spoken speech. In it he urged national unity, warned against the divisive force of party spirit, and counseled caution in foreign alliances. Reprinting the address in this form let readers far from Philadelphia take in its message directly.
| Original scan | 1,528 × 900 px · prints to 5 × 3 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | vc006505 |
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