George Washington used the light of this brass candle stand while laboring over his farewell address in 1796. Richard Strauss / NMAH George Washington was a man of many talents. Writing speeches ...

George Washington announced his permanent retreat from the world 220 years ago today. His “Farewell Address,” first drafted by Madison and later amended and expanded by Hamilton, was printed ...

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President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday, just five days before leaving office. The White House said the address would begin at 8 p.m. ET. The ...