110 – George Washington's Presidency and Later Life
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:58AM
After the revolution, George and Martha Washington were ready to retire at Mount Vernon. But the American people had different plans for the Washingtons.
If you're interested in this period of Washington's life, you should also listen to this episode!
The Washington Family 1789-1796 by Edward Savage
When the Articles of Confederation were falling apart, George Washington joined the Constitutional Convention work on fixing them!
Then, it was time to put the Constitution into effect. With a president!
He set up the first ever presidential cabinet
And the first Supreme Court
He gave the first State of the Union speech.
He was ready to go home (again) but was elected president (again).
This time, he had to deal with the Whisky Rebellion.
When he finally retired in 1796, he gave a farewell address that is still recreated today.
And he got to work at Mount Vernon at last.
He also got his affairs in order for when he passed away..
...Which then happened in 1799.
Martha followed in 1802.
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