Tag: newport

Washington's 1790 Letter Affirmed Religious Freedom

17 Aug 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

In 1790, President George Washington's response to the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island, affirmed religious freedom and the equal status of Jewish-American citizens. His words remain a key statement on religious liberty in the U.S.

Politics and Government Religion Legal History George Washington Moses Seixas Hebrew Congregation Newport Rhode Island Touro Synagogue First Amendment U.S. Library of Congress