This is the last week to see President George Washington’s first annual message to Congress. The message is on display at the National Archives in the Rotunda Gallery through February 4. Don’t miss it!
Beginning today through February 4, President George Washington’s first annual message to Congress will be on display at the National Archives in the Rotunda Gallery to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the First Congress (1789-1791).
On January 8, 1790 President George Washington delivered his first annual message to Congress. This was the shortest annual message ever delivered to Congress. Since 1934, the President’s annual message has commonly been referred to as the State of the Union address.
Photograph of the Rotunda Gallery Exhibit on Display Beginning January 6, 2015
(via congressarchives)
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