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History's Best Selling Products of 1796

1. Washington's Farewell Address

   Released in 1796 by George Washington, David C. Claypoole

   Washington's Farewell Address stands as one of the most pivotal documents in American history, marking the end of the first presidential administration in 1796. This profound statement, rather than being delivered orally, was published in a Philadelphia newspaper, allowing its message to reach a broad audience across the young nation. Its historical significance lies in its deliberate effort to guide future generations, offering prescient warnings about the fragility of republican government. Issued at a time of burgeoning party strife and complex international relations, the Address served as a critical intellectual and moral compass, intended to safeguard the principles of liberty and union as the United States embarked on its independent future.