I ran across a reference to Washington's first inaugural address which roused my curiosity--specifically a reference to the prominent position he gave to what we call today the "Bill of Rights".
So I looked it up. It's interesting. I don't find there what I thought was indicated by the reference. There's a lot more attention given to God, his past guidance and hopes for future of "experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people". But there are no specific recommendations for any of the Bill of Rights. He does spend one paragraph in generalities--he's for "fortifying rights" while "promoting harmony", but that's as specific as he gets about any aspect of the new government.
Oh, and he won't take a salary or personal emolument.
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