Today in History: November 2, Washington's Farewell Address
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Today in History Today is Wednesday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2022. There are 59 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 2, 1783, General George Washington issued his Farewell Address to the Army near Princeton, New Jersey. On this date: In 1861, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln relieved Maj. Gen. John C. Fremont of his command of the Army’s Department of the West based in St. Louis, following Fremont’s unauthorized efforts to emancipate slaves in Missouri.
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Main Idea: The article marks Nov. 2 in history, highlighting George Washington’s Farewell Address and several major political, social, and sports events on this date.
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- In 1783, George Washington issued his Farewell Address to the Army near Princeton, New Jersey.
- The date also recalls major U.S. political moments, including Abraham Lincoln’s removal of a Civil War general and Jimmy Carter’s 1976 presidential win.
- It notes other historic events such as the Balfour Declaration, the 1920 Ocoee racial attack, and the first residents of the international space station in 2000.
- Recent entries include Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign push, Phil Murphy’s reelection in New Jersey in 2021, and the Atlanta Braves’ 2021 World Series title.
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Washington’s farewell and the election notes show how peaceful transfers of power and voter turnout shape taxes, laws, and daily life for households and workers.
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