In a farewell address, Washington offered sound political advice for his successors, calling on them to temper their political strife in favor of national unity and to avoid entangling alliances that might lead to overseas wars.
Order of operations for bacon in a toaster oven: 1. spread bacon out over grill, make sure drip tray is underneath. 2. Cook at 400-425 for ~20 minutes. 3. Open toaster oven, check to see if fat is white and crispy. If the fat wasn't bursting, then it wasn't cooking well enough. If cooked well enough, skip to step 5.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the bacon slices in one even layer on the parchment and bake until golden brown and crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to blot and drain briefly before serving.