tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931682382198278362.post2255453958452535195..comments2024-03-16T08:36:39.345-06:00Comments on American Revolution Blog: Washington Delivers First Ever State of the Union SpeechBrad Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669677047039491864noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931682382198278362.post-80645816961392096092008-01-11T00:42:00.000-07:002008-01-11T00:42:00.000-07:00If I remember correctly Washington did visit the f...If I remember correctly Washington did visit the floor of the House once while in session and never did again as he felt much abused. This has started the tradidtion that the only occassion that the President visits the floor of the House is to deliver this speech, though not all presidents have delivered it personally (thinking of Jefferson).David Mabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261259862668271212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931682382198278362.post-60654865176778490252008-01-08T21:46:00.000-07:002008-01-08T21:46:00.000-07:00Agree with you, Steve. Washington was a great man ...Agree with you, Steve. Washington was a great man in so many ways, and was gifted with incredible foresight. <BR/><BR/>And great point, Lindsey. Washington followed through, despite his popularity taking a beating - his reputation being his most prized possession at the time of his presidency.Brian Tubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412421076480479001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931682382198278362.post-46419162210841924802008-01-08T19:44:00.000-07:002008-01-08T19:44:00.000-07:00What I like about this speech is the fact that Was...What I like about this speech is the fact that Washington followed through on his goals. His presidency did fulfill these goals, even if they were controversial during the time.Lindsey Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536959819608584779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931682382198278362.post-79427926614236990632008-01-08T15:30:00.000-07:002008-01-08T15:30:00.000-07:00Steve,Glad to see you are still alive. =)You are r...Steve,<BR/><BR/>Glad to see you are still alive. =)<BR/><BR/>You are right about Washington being ahead of his time. His presidential speeches are some of my favorite, especially his farewell address.Brad Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669677047039491864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931682382198278362.post-18652795535262837672008-01-08T11:35:00.000-07:002008-01-08T11:35:00.000-07:00Hello everyone and sorry for being M.I.A. for so l...Hello everyone and sorry for being M.I.A. for so long (though I bet none of you missed me). <BR/><BR/>Washington always seems to amaze me when I read stuff like this. He was so ahead of his time. To suggest that the infant republic establish a strong military and devote resources to science and the arts was definitly advanced thinking for a backwoods, upstart nation on the fringe of civilization.Steve-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787126423114998767noreply@blogger.com