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? George Washington's presidencyends on the afternoon of March 4th, 1797,when his...

Washington • S01E03 • 2020

� George Washington's presidency
ends on the afternoon of March 4th, 1797,
when his successor John Adams is sworn in. ♪♪♪ ‐ In that retirement,
which is his voluntary choice, that he long lived to enjoy
the delicious recollection of his services. ‐ In his inaugural address, John Adams, never
Washington's biggest fan, sends him off
with a soaring tribute. ‐ His name
may be still a rampart and the knowledge
that he leaves a bulwark against all open
and secret enemies of his country's peace. ‐ Stop here

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‐ George Washington's presidency ends on the afternoon

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of March 4th, 1797, when his successor

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John Adams is sworn in.

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♪♪♪

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‐ In that retirement, which is his voluntary choice,

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that he long lived to enjoy the delicious recollection

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of his services.

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‐ In his inaugural address,

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John Adams, never Washington's biggest fan,

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sends him off with a soaring tribute.

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‐ His name may be still a rampart

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and the knowledge that he leaves a bulwark

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against all open and secret enemies

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of his country's peace.

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‐ Stop here.

Duration

45 seconds

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Timestamp in Movie

01:14:17

Uploaded

May 28, 2025

Season

Episode

Genres

documentary, biography, drama

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Movie Summary

The life story of George Washington, the first President of the United States.