George Washington's Letter Summary

Improved Essays
In this letter written by George Washington, the first President of the United States, Washington gives the people and future leaders advice and reasoning he learned through out presidency. He speaks of liberty, unity, and tranquility. George Washington writes this letter to explain why the United States will succeed together. In Washington’s letter he uses the idea of unification by explaining why the North needs the South and why the East needs the West. By doing this Washington creates a system in which the four regions can come together to defeat enemies and protect their home country. Washington says, “You have in common cause fought and triumphed together,” this shows that the system of working together has held victory in the past.

Related Documents

  • Great Essays

    “George Washington: From his Farewell Address,” Crossroad (1796). November 12, 2015. http://www.crossroad.to/text/articles/WashingtonFarewell.html. -------------------------------------------- [ 1 ].…

    • 1432 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Great Essays
  • Improved Essays

    In a letter to him, Abigal Adams writes to advise her son, John Quincy Adams, of the benefits that may be reaped from his reluctant voyage to France with John Adams and his brother. Abigal Adams primarily utilizes her maternal influence over her son to rhetorically enforce her statements. Adams also appeals to her son’s ego by stressing how his intellectual and diplomatic capabilities, while already vast, could be greatly broadened by these worldly experiences. Adams begins her letter by first establishing herself as more capable of predicting what opportunities would be good for John Quincy Adams. With the line “If I thought… or that you were capable of judging what was most for your own benefit…” Adams suggests that her son is not as able…

    • 393 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    After reading George the III’s letter, I believe that his main theme of the letter was trying to down play the loss they suffered as much as he could. In his letter, George goes on to say while they have suffered losses trying to keep control of the colonies, however he states that they should recoup their losses elsewhere either in other ventures or implement new policies. In the terms of commerce the British lost due to the revolution, he stated that in comparison to the other economic interests near the colonies, the loss of revenue from the colonies was minimal, he even went to say that they would actually benefit from the colonies more as a trade partners then they would have if they had stayed with the British Empire. After reading the…

    • 203 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    George Washington’s last wish as president of the United States was for the political system to not be tainted by political parties; however, the Federalists and democratic republicans quickly destroyed any hope of this. Both sides had contrasting political views and steadfastly held their position. The leader of the democratic Republican Party, Thomas Jefferson, was a major advocate of states’ rights and fought venomously against Federalist policies such as the national bank. Yet, when he became president of the United States, his views started to change. Before his presidency, Jefferson was an ardent supporter of states’ rights and restricted government; however, once he became president, he began to use the government’s power for his benefit.…

    • 884 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Great Essays

    Founding Brothers Summary

    • 1147 Words
    • 5 Pages

    George Washington retirement gave the citizens of 1790s a serious threat. He was described as “The Father of the Country” since 1776 which is to say, before there was even a country. ”(Ellis, 120) Washington voluntarily stepping down from office shows and reaffirmed the nation’s unique position by refusing to act as monarch and that it suggests that every President was replaceable. However, in the Farewell Address, he thrusts for national unity and independence from Europe. Ellis highlights three main factors: first Washington reputation rested not on his ability to wield power, but on his ability to surrender it; second during war the number of victorious does not matter but the ground one maintained, same strategy use in his politics that in order to survive, the country needed time more than easy victory and success; third in order to sustain national unity, the United States needed to stay out of foreign affairs.…

    • 1147 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Great Essays
  • Decent Essays

    General Information Paragraph Washington was created in 1889 and was the forty second state to enter the Union. The state received its name in honor of President George Washington. Washington received its nickname, “The Evergreen State” because of the large abundance of evergreen forests. The capital of Washington is a city named Olympia. The current population of this state is 6,724,540 as of 2017.…

    • 240 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    George Washington when he was alive showed many different leadership qualities, in this writing two remarkable historical examples of Washington showing this will be shown. To begin with, Washington believed that our nation was too young and weak to battle against other nations who oppose of a threat. This shows that George Washington made a decision of how the whole nation is together as a army, to weak and needs time before they can get put into war. Also, George Washington presented a workable system of government called the Cabinet. This shows that George Washington took leadership in being a part of the Cabinet as well as being an important role model for the law.…

    • 129 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    I believe the advice given by George Washington over foreign alliances was one of the best pieces of advice in his Farewell Address. Foreign alliances was a significant piece of advice because it made sure our country took caution when having a powerful foreign relation with other nations. An example of this is seen in the fourth paragraph of President George Washington’s Farewell Address - 1796 (abridged) where he wrote, “So likewise, a passionate attachment of one nation for another produces a variety of evils. Sympathy for the favorite nation, facilitating the illusion of an imaginary common interest in cases where no real common interest exists…” This piece of evidence shows that President Washington was trying to warn our nation that if we were to have foreign relations with another country, it might cause the impression that both countries have common goals when that is not the case.…

    • 601 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Book Review The book “The Presidency of George Washington” by Forest McDonald mostly concentrates on presidential organizations. It talks about how the presidency of George Washington was one of the most significant events in the history of the United States of America. Also, it discusses social factions, national opinionated politics, war debt, and the regulation of the state and federal governments. McDonald, proclaims that, the office of president may have not existed today if not for Washington.…

    • 833 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The ideals of President Obama and George Washington mostly differ in their views, however there is at least one thing they agree on. The ideals that they do not agree on include whether the United States should be in alliances and whether Americans should embrace their similarities or their differences. While President Obama and George Washington did have a lot of differences in ideals and views they did agree on some things. One of these views that they agreed on was that faction was not a good thing for society to gravitate towards. Both of their views are shown in the speeches, George Washington’s Farewell Address and President Obama’s Inaugural Address.…

    • 751 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Great Essays

    Washington did not downplay the importance of a strong, solid, and unified government. He went into great detail…

    • 1636 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Great Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Unification and foreign affairs are vital concepts that must be addressed when the President of the United States is serving in office. Failing to clarify these topics will result in a divided nation, making it difficult for the audience to accept the president’s ideas. In order to clearly present these claims, the president must be able to effectively influence the American people through his use of rhetoric. The evolution of rhetoric from our founding fathers have dramatically molded our nation to who we are today.…

    • 1003 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Author: Identify and elaborate upon the author. Alexander Hamilton, the author of this letter, was born on January 11, 1755. Hamilton became an apprentice by the age of twelve and later graduated from King’s College (now Columbia University), earning a bachelor’s of arts degree in just one year. Later, Hamilton joined the Continental Army and gained the respect of General Nathaniel Greene. Green put in a good word for Hamilton and George Washington moved Hamilton to being his personal secretary, which is what he was at the time he wrote this letter.…

    • 1420 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    (Paragraph 25) Also describing unity, this statement regards to America’s responsibilities in the world. The responsibility of generations-past, present and future citizens-,having to defend freedom when in danger. Franklin D. Roosevelt however describes unity as well, “ We Americans are vitally concerned in your defense of freedom.. We are putting forth our energies... our resources…our organizing powers… to give strength...” (Paragraph 38)…

    • 1044 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    1. Washington’s Farewell Address - In 1796, George Washington wrote and published his farewell address on September 19th. He had decided to resign from his position as the first President of the United States and wanted to give his final words of advice to the people of the US. Washington praises the success of the US, but suggests his ideals of keeping the US a neutral party in terms of foreign affairs and the avoidance of permanent alliances. He also warns the American people about the dangers of a republic form of government, although it has its benefits.…

    • 1171 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays