Washington was first U.S. president, he ran for two terms in office and refused to run for another term. At the end of his last term, he decided to write a Farewell Address. As president, he saw few dangers. These dangers include: unity of the government and nation, separation of powers, and staying neutral. Therefore, Washington decided to write an address so, the nation would be aware of these dangers and keep the nation strong. Washington was inspired by division in his own cabinet. Hamilton and Jefferson are on two different sides and Washington enjoys having to hear what each of them has to say. “...Political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively (though often covertly
