In 1796, George Washington wrote his farewell letter at the end of his second term as President to the people of the United States of America declining to remain in his position of President. This letter was not his first draft declining his position as President. Interestingly, Washington intended on presenting the original draft of this letter after the end of his first term, but was strongly advised to run again and wait another term before stepping down due to the recent formation of the Federalist and Republican parties. It was a cause of concern that without a strong leader, the country would be ripped apart without Washington remaining at the helm. There are many key points that can be taken into consideration from George Washington’s
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American perspectives are speckled with biased opinions and misconceptions due to the influence of social media today.
The United States has abandoned Washington’s advice to cherish public credit. America has pushed financial responsibilities by the wayside as the national debt continues to dramatically rise. Washington states in his address, “One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible, avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace......avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous exertion in time of peace” (Washington). The United States has been at war since the twin towers fell in New York City September 11, 2001. This has caused a significant drain on our economy and national debt. Also, the country continually impedes with other countries and has demonstrated a very poor record of interference in other economies and political sanctions against certain nations also contributing to additional expenses that should not occur. The United States has inserted itself in the internal affairs of other countries when sometimes the matter does not directly involve the United States. There is a presence of the country’s troops in so many far away lands such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, etc. The United States government justifies these interventions are for protection of democracy and
American perspectives are speckled with biased opinions and misconceptions due to the influence of social media today.
The United States has abandoned Washington’s advice to cherish public credit. America has pushed financial responsibilities by the wayside as the national debt continues to dramatically rise. Washington states in his address, “One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible, avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace......avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous exertion in time of peace” (Washington). The United States has been at war since the twin towers fell in New York City September 11, 2001. This has caused a significant drain on our economy and national debt. Also, the country continually impedes with other countries and has demonstrated a very poor record of interference in other economies and political sanctions against certain nations also contributing to additional expenses that should not occur. The United States has inserted itself in the internal affairs of other countries when sometimes the matter does not directly involve the United States. There is a presence of the country’s troops in so many far away lands such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, etc. The United States government justifies these interventions are for protection of democracy and