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disa [49]
2 years ago
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What was the main idea of george washington first inauguration address

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2 answers:
lesantik [10]2 years ago
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I think that the main idea is about how George Washington became the first American president and how after that inaugural, it became a tradition for many presidents after him.
Bess [88]2 years ago
5 0
I think it was to show people he was able to take on what the presidents job was to do and he show just that and every presidents followed right after him
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