History Lesson 11 - Event During John Adams Tour of Office

European War

started as a revolution when the French king was overthrown but grew

Washington’s view of European War

knew that the United States must not join and announced that US would remain neutral

treaty

to prevent war, Adams sent envoys to France to neogtiate a

War

was avoided

December 14, 1799

Washington died at Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon

Washington’s home on the banks of the Potomac River 15 miles south of Washington DC

Private Vault

Washington was buried

Resolution in the House of Representatives

passed after Washington’s death in honor and reverence of him

Resolution stated

“First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.”

“Father of His Country”

After his death, Washington became knows as