
On this day in history, Jan. 8, 1790, George Washington delivers first-ever State of the Union address
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America’s first president George Washington stood in front of the assembled Congress in New York City with the first State of the Union address on this day in history, Jan. 8, 1780.
America's first president started off by congratulating North Carolina for recently joining the federal republic, according to History.com. "Every valuable end of government is best answered by the enlightened confidence of the people." Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
This decision followed the state’s initial rejection of the Constitution in 1788 for not including a bill of rights.
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