Before Owning Mount Vernon
Isn’t it hard to imagine that the first POTUS was not the highest member of his own family? Even so, the truth is that the Washington family estate went to the eldest child. His father Augustine created Mount Vernon with the intention of making a modest property. Upon his death, George’s elder half-brother took over. This meant that the Founding Father leased space from him! While he was not yet the owner, he began to expand the house in the 1750s. It was in 1761 that he took ownership of the estate.
Before Owning Mount Vernon
His Second Inaugural Address
The second time he got unanimously elected into presidency, he did not have a lot to say about the victory. He addressed the American people during a speech he gave at the Senate Chamber of Congress Hall in Philadelphia on March 4, 1793. The speech was only made up of 135 words and lasted only 10 minutes long, making it the shortest inaugural address in American history. Despite its length, he was able to briefly touch on several subjects such as education and foreign policy. He also announced what would happen if he did not act like a proper president to the American people.
His Second Inaugural Address
