Examples Of George Washington's Farwell Address

Washington’s Farwell Address vs. Continuity and Change in the U.S George Washington is one of the many important faces in the American Revolution. He was known for his military prowess as commander of the Continental Army and work with the continental congress. Washington was elected as the first president of the United States in the year of 1789. Washington governed for two terms, but decided to refrain from a third year in 1797. Before his resignation, Washington with the help of Alexander Hamilton drafted the Farwell Address. Which stated five warnings, religious ideals, debt, and political parties are three examples of his warnings, which are primary examples of continuity and change in the United States.

One of Washington’s worries was the upholding of religion. In his address, he states “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness…. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure,

Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally.” George Washington is referring to political parties are untrustworthy and contain bothersome discriminations. Today the America has 34 different political parties. Two of the most common are the Democratic and Republican parties. In colonial times, these parties did not exist. It was not until Washington was in office when political partisan politics emerged, such as federalists and democratic-republicans. Even though Washington remained neutral he worried about the effects of political