January 1790 State of the Union Address
Speech by US president George Washington / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first 1790 State of the Union Address was the inaugural State of the Union address delivered by President George Washington to the United States Congress on January 8, 1790, at the Senate Chamber of Federal Hall in New York City.[1]
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Date | January 8, 1790 (1790-01-08) |
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Venue | Senate Chamber of Federal Hall |
Location | New York City |
Type | State of the Union Address |
Participants | George Washington |
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In this first address, Washington set the example for what would be expected of presidents after him. Even at the time, issues such as his choice of clothing, who stood beside him, and the delivery of his message were discussed. It remains the shortest State of the Union Address, containing only 1,089 words.[2]