Free and Independent: The Foreign Policy of Washington and Jefferson
July 8, 2024
Declaration of Independence / Foreign Policy / Founding Principles / George Washington / Thomas Jefferson
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By: Michael Boldin Anxious to preserve their hard-won independence, Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson championed a foreign policy centered on avoiding “entangling alliances.” They envisioned America pursuing peace, ...
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Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address: 13 “Essential Principles”
By: Michael Boldin President Thomas Jefferson gave his first inaugural address on March 4, 1801. While other presidential addresses and warnings might be more well-known – Jefferson emphasized what he ...
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George Washington’s Farewell: Cultivate Peace, Cherish Public Credit
By: Michael Boldin In his Farewell Address, George Washington said we should “cultivate peace” to avoid the dangers of massive national debt
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