Senator Cardin of Maryland continues the Senate tradition by reading George Washington's Farewell Address on the Senate floor, a custom dating back over a century. The address, delivered annually in late February, honors the nation's founding principles.
2day a Senator (Cardin this yr) reads Pres Washington's Farewell Address on Senate floor It happens around Washington’s bday This tradition honors our founding fathers & principles our country was based on The document is 7,641 words #realhistorychannel https://t.co/G4ZbYeE0He
Today I have the honor of carrying on a more than a century old tradition in the Senate, delivering President George Washington’s farewell address to the nation from the floor of the United States Senate. https://t.co/JfXOhTu5D6
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Senate now in session. Senate Foreign Rlts Cmte Chair Cardin now carrying on the Senate custom of a senator reading Washington's Farewell Address from 1796 in late February
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Dem MD Sen Cardin will carry on the Senate’s late February custom today of reading Washington’s Farewell Address on the flr this afternoon