In 1796, one of the founding fathers and the first president George Washington was bringing to a close, his 2nd term in the presidency. The letter composed, which we now refer to as “Washington’s Farewell Address” would be not only widely circulated, but cherished for years to come. His address would not only cover his resignation, but because of its content seems somewhat of a prophecy, as it went on to describe some of the shortcomings we see today as the advice offered was not heeded. In this paper my intent is to not only provide a personal analysis, but to highlight the subject areas which are relevant even today and therefore prove significant.
In the opening of George Washington’s Farewell Address he reminds the people that the time …show more content…
It is quite discernable that his intent was to stress the importance of unity and reminds us of all the adversity we had overcome together. “You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together, the liberty and independence you possess are the work of joint counsels, and joint efforts of common dangers, sufferings, and successes “(George Washington).
Subsequently, George Washington proposes his concern for the potential dangers the country would face in light of the changes foreseen thus far. The predictions like advice provided by George Washington are remarkable at best as many of the outcomes can be seen throughout history and to date. Once more he stresses the importance of unity and depicts the potential prosperity as well as the repercussions the country would face should there be a divide. Moreover, he warns of potential danger of separate parties within the State, describing the illicit influences and rival driven outcomes which we clearly see even today. “It agitates the community will ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, and foments occasionally riot and insurrection “(George Washington). Furthermore, he elaborates on the many ways in which the country has benefitted from its unification throughout all of its adversity to further emphasize its
In the opening of George Washington’s Farewell Address he reminds the people that the time …show more content…
It is quite discernable that his intent was to stress the importance of unity and reminds us of all the adversity we had overcome together. “You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together, the liberty and independence you possess are the work of joint counsels, and joint efforts of common dangers, sufferings, and successes “(George Washington).
Subsequently, George Washington proposes his concern for the potential dangers the country would face in light of the changes foreseen thus far. The predictions like advice provided by George Washington are remarkable at best as many of the outcomes can be seen throughout history and to date. Once more he stresses the importance of unity and depicts the potential prosperity as well as the repercussions the country would face should there be a divide. Moreover, he warns of potential danger of separate parties within the State, describing the illicit influences and rival driven outcomes which we clearly see even today. “It agitates the community will ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, and foments occasionally riot and insurrection “(George Washington). Furthermore, he elaborates on the many ways in which the country has benefitted from its unification throughout all of its adversity to further emphasize its