How Long to Read Washington's Farewell Address

How Long Does it Take to Read Washington's Farewell Address?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 10 minutes to read Washington's Farewell Address by George Washington

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome." In September 1796, George Washington published his farewell to the American people -- a stunning and moving address, it constitutes his parting thoughts to the nation he founded, reminding them of the value of a republican form of government and warning them of the political dangers facing the new nation. Written with assistance from James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, this is the speech where Washington taught the nation "how to say goodbye," in the words of the hit musical Hamilton, setting a shocking precedent for the peaceful transfer of executive power, that continues to this day. This Pocket Edition contains the full text of Washington's Farewell Address in a beautiful volume that is designed to be convenient to carry -- the size of a typical mass market paperback, that can fit in a pocket, purse, briefcase, or backpack -- but with typeface large enough to be easily read and with margins wide enough to be marked-up by students of all ages. Also included in this pocket edition is a brief biography of Washington by L. Carroll Judson, excerpted from his 1839 landmark collection of biographies of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence and other Founders.

How long is Washington's Farewell Address?

Washington's Farewell Address by George Washington is 70 pages long, and a total of 17,500 words.

This makes it 24% the length of the average book. It also has 21% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Washington's Farewell Address Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 35 minutes to read Washington's Farewell Address aloud.

What Reading Level is Washington's Farewell Address?

Washington's Farewell Address is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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