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TIL upon leaving his role as president, George Washington gave America two pieces of advice: 1.) Avoid excessive political party spirit and geographical distinctions. 2.) In foreign affairs, he warned against long-term alliances with other nations.
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TIL George Washington’s Farewell address warned America about political parties and foreign influences tearing America apart.
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TIL The Treaty of Ghent of 1814 once contained a clause that if Britain and Spain were to go to war, the U.S. would be given the rights to “protect” occupy Canada for a period up to 20 years, after which the U.S. could buy it for 50 million if 2/3rd of Canadians voted to stay part of the U.S..