His farewell represented the first transfer of presidential power in American history, a voluntary resignation ... Washington candle stand but specifically the “George Washington farewell addres ...

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 ...

The version of the quote that widely circulated online was shortened and simplified, but it accurately preserved the meaning of Washington's original words as delivered in a March 15, 1783, speech.