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Treaty of New York
George Washington signed the Treaty of New York, which gave the Creek Nation control over tribal lands in Georgia and Alabama and guaranteed them federal protection against white settlers.
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Neutrality Proclamation
President Washington issued a proclamation of neutrality, which called on Americans to avoid taking sides in the war between Britain and revolutionary France.
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Whiskey Rebellion
President Washington demonstrated the ability of the federal government to enforce its laws by calling out state militia to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion, a revolt by farmers in western Pennsylvania who objected to taxation on whiskey.
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George Washington inaugurated
George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America.
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George Washington re-elected
George Washington was re-elected for a second term.
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George Washington’s Farewell Address
A Philadelphia newspaper published President Washington’s Farewell Address. A plea for national unity against partisan and sectional divisions, the address also called on the United States to avoid getting entangled in foreign alliances.
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Washington assumed command of Continental Army
George Washington assumed command of the 17,000-strong Continental Army.
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Battle of Brooklyn Heights
Washington’s army was nearly trapped at the Battle of Brooklyn Heights (or the Battle of Long Island). Though the British won the battle, Washington’s men narrowly escaped.
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Battle of Trenton
Washington crossed the Delaware River to attack British forces at Trenton, New Jersey. The surprise raid was a major success.