George Washington Farewell Address
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G0VT 200 – BO8

February 24, 2014
George Washington Farewell Address
Introduction
President George Washington was a natural leader; where some of his policies still affect the world today. In September 1796, President Washington gave his Farewell Address to the people of the United States. He addressed the Nation close to the end of his second term as President of the United States. The American people were not prepared for what he had to say. They were shocked that he stated he was running for a third term and that he was going to leave the office of President and Public Office completely. The American people were disturbed because at that present time the Nation needed him. President Washington Farewell Address was hand written and consist of thirty two pages. President Washington Farewell Address was an outline of how he thought the country should follow his policies after he left office. In his Farewell Address he made three major points; first was unity, second was forming of political parties and third was foreign policies. He felt as though these were the things that the country needs to know and how to keep the country together. The major point of his Farewell Address was Unity. He stated that Unity was a “real independence.” He also called for National Unity with other Nations that will achieve success. He wanted Unity among all Nations. He stated that “Unity starts at the grassroots level of a Nation.” He explained how Unity was the main source of liberation for all American citizens. With Unity comes independency, peace abroad and safety for the whole Nation. He also stated that “Unity of government is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence,” which we still have today.
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