Letter to Touro Synagogue
George Washington
In 1790, Moses Seixas of the Touro Synagogue wrote a letter to President Washington. Representing a people who had been escaping persecution for generations, he wanted confirmation that Jews would be given full freedom in the United States. Washington assured Seixas, and those of all religions, that “the Government of the United States gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.” This
letter provides insight into two founding principles of America: freedom of religion and separation of church and state.
Author - George Washington.
Narrator - Larry G. Jones.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 1780 George Washington ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In 1790, Moses Seixas of the Touro Synagogue wrote a letter to President Washington. Representing a people who had been escaping persecution for generations, he wanted confirmation that Jews would be given full freedom in the United States. Washington assured Seixas, and those of all religions, that “the Government of the United States gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.” This letter provides insight into two founding principles of America: freedom of religion and separation of church and state. Author - George Washington. Narrator - Larry G. Jones. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 1780 George Washington ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:08
Chapter 2
Duration:00:05:40
Chapter 3
Duration:00:00:16