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George Washington's Farewell Address

 

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             The President then begins a series of recommendations to his countrymen. The President reminds the people that the Union and love for the country should be forever and that that United States Constitution should be solely protected. President Washington made the importance of the Constitution very clear when he said; "that the free Constitution, which is the work of your hands, may be sacredly maintained" (Washington, 1796, pp.1). The President reminds his countrymen that the long life of the United States should be the longing of their patriotic desire. The President stressed that any and all government of the United States should be limited and be for all the people. .
             The protection and security of the country is expressed throughout his address but he directs his warnings of potential threats from abroad and internal threats as well. The President warns that everyone should stay unified, and to be cautious of the ones who may want to disband from the Union. The President mentions that internally people or regions may do things in the form of changes to the Constitution to weaken the Union and to drive a wedge between the people. The President warns of political parties as a way that will be harmful to our country. President Washington states; "I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the State, with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical discriminations" (Washington, 1796). The President was clearly warning of us how internal political affiliations; natural party dissensions along with distain for the other would cause great harm to our country. The end result of party affiliations is that elected officials look out for the promotion of their own well being or their party instead of the country and its citizens. .
             The President also reminds the American people the importance of the separation of powers within the government. The President cautions those that are placed in a position of trust within a branch of government that they should operate within the boundaries of their responsibilities and not overrun another.


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