This one-volume collection covers five decades of Washington's astonishingly active life and brings together over 440 letters, orders, addresses, and other writings.

Includes 4 speeches: Farewell to the armies (Nov. 2, 1783), Army retirement address (Dec. 23, 1783), Inaugural address (Apr. 30, 1789), Address at the end of his Presidency (Sept. 19, 1976).