Farewell Address
George Washington played many vital roles in our country from the start. He started out as the general of the continental army, and was later unanimously voted by all Americans into office as president for 2 terms. As the end of his second term approached; George Washington decided that he would not run for a third term, and began writing his farewell address. It was during this time that European powers were involved in a war; each trying to gain the support of the U.S. Washington wrote this address to announce his decision of not running for his third term, and to voice his advice to the country. He gained interest and support for his announcing that his advice has worked and will continue to keep the country and its people …show more content…
George Washington carries valid points and sufficient evidence in his letter to support and reason that he is correct in all the matters he proposed. He simply stated what he knew would work and in doing so convinced the nation as a whole, not only because they loved and trusted him but because he was also able to support it. Our very first commander and chief taught us that refraining from becoming involved in foreign political ties and events would benefit us with our commercial and trade but also keep us out of unnecessary wars.
Washington tell us that “after forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal, the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion”, implying that he didn’t just make mistakes but learned from them as well. This shows that he is using personal experience; one of the most trustworthy sources. From reading Washington’s farewell address, we can see that he loves and cares for his country and wants nothing for the best for it even when he is no longer in
George Washington played many vital roles in our country from the start. He started out as the general of the continental army, and was later unanimously voted by all Americans into office as president for 2 terms. As the end of his second term approached; George Washington decided that he would not run for a third term, and began writing his farewell address. It was during this time that European powers were involved in a war; each trying to gain the support of the U.S. Washington wrote this address to announce his decision of not running for his third term, and to voice his advice to the country. He gained interest and support for his announcing that his advice has worked and will continue to keep the country and its people …show more content…
George Washington carries valid points and sufficient evidence in his letter to support and reason that he is correct in all the matters he proposed. He simply stated what he knew would work and in doing so convinced the nation as a whole, not only because they loved and trusted him but because he was also able to support it. Our very first commander and chief taught us that refraining from becoming involved in foreign political ties and events would benefit us with our commercial and trade but also keep us out of unnecessary wars.
Washington tell us that “after forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal, the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion”, implying that he didn’t just make mistakes but learned from them as well. This shows that he is using personal experience; one of the most trustworthy sources. From reading Washington’s farewell address, we can see that he loves and cares for his country and wants nothing for the best for it even when he is no longer in