His greatest disappointment was the formation of a two party political system. He warned, in his farewell address, that his colleagues do away with political parties and the divisions in our nation that he said they created. He, also, warned Congress against long-term alliances with any foreign country. Washington retired to Mt. Vernon and died, at the age of 67, on December 14, 1799. One of the most outspoken members of the Continental Congress regarding independence, Adams served two terms as vice president and one as president.
History is full of ironies.
Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and president from 1801 - 1809, had passed away only a few hours earlier at his Monticello home in Virginia. One of the most intimate Inaugurations was that of Calvin Coolidge on August 3, 1923. Coolidge's father, a notary public, administered the oath of office, on the spot, while Calvin placed his right hand on the Coolidge family Bible. Easy Mortgage Expo makes shopping for a loan in D.C. quick, easy and convenient. Compare rates from over 800 lenders and 10,000 loan programs.