Address in Commemoration of the Inauguration of George Washington: As First President of the United States; Delivered Before the Two Houses of Congress, December 11, 1889 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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By the sundry civil appropriation bill of March 2, 1889, it was enacted as follows:
"Sec. 4. That in order that the centennial anniversary of the inauguration of the first President of the United States, George Washington, may be duly commemorated, Tuesday, the thirtieth day of April, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, is hereby declared to be a national holiday throughout the United States. And in further commemoration of this historic event, the two houses of Congress shall assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on the second Wednesday of December, anno Domini eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, when suitable ceremonies shall be had under the direction of a joint committee composed of five Senators and five Representatives, members of the Fifty-first Congress, who shall be appointed by the presiding officers of the respective houses. And said joint committee shall have power to sit during the recess of Congress; and it shall be its duty to make arrangements for the celebration in the Hall of the House of Representatives on the second Wednesday of December next, and may invite to be present thereat such officers of the United States and of the respective States of the Union, and (through the Secretary of State) representatives of foreign Governments. The committee shall invite the Chief-Justice of the United States to deliver a suitable address on the occasion. And for the purpose of defraying the expenses of said joint committee and of carrying out the arrangements which it may make, three thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary." 25 Stat., 980, c. 411, § 4.
This joint committee, as organized, consisted of Mr. Hiscock of New York, Mr. Sherman of Ohio, Mr. Hoar of Massachusetts, Mr. Voorhees of Indiana, and Mr. Eustis of Louisiana, on the part of the Senate; and of Mr. Bayne of Pennsylvania. Mr. Hitt of Illinois, Mr. Carter of Montana. Mr. Culberson of Texas, and Mr. Cummings of New York, on the part of the House of Representatives.
It agreed upon and issued the following as the order of arrangements at the Capitol:
The Capitol will be closed on the morning of the 11th to all except the members and officers of Congress. Invited guests will be admitted by tickets.
At 11 o'clock the east door leading to the Rotunda will be opened to those holding tickets of admission to the floor of the House and its galleries.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an in-depth exploration of George Washington's famed 1789 address on the inaugural anniversary of his assumption as the United States' first president. The address, delivered before a joint session of Congress, emphasized Washington's unwavering belief in the future greatness of the nation and the importance of maintaining a strong and unified government. The author delves into the historical context of the speech, examining the challenges and complexities faced by the newly formed republic. The book analyzes Washington's insights on themes such as the significance of religion and morality, the dangers of excessive political ambition, and the role of the Federal government in fostering national unity. By scrutinizing Washington's words and their impact on the course of American history, this book sheds light on the enduring legacy of this seminal address and its relevance to contemporary issues of governance and national identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330755174_0
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