George Washington’s Farewell Address: Warnings on Unity, Factions, and Foreign Policy How it Applies To Today.
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George Washington’s Farewell Address: Warnings on Unity, Factions, and Foreign Policy How it Applies To Today.
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This podcast examines George Washington’s 1796 Farewell Address, a written announcement of his decision to decline a third term as President and enter retirement. The discussion highlights Washington’s plea for Americans to prioritize their national Union over local discriminations, warning that geographical sectionalism and political factionalism threaten the Republic’s stability. Listeners will learn about Washington’s caution against "permanent alliances" with foreign nations and his belief that foreign influence is one of the most "baneful foes" of republican government. The overview also covers his advice on maintaining public credit, the necessity of religion and morality for political prosperity, and the Senate’s ongoing tradition of reading the address annually