Washington's Farewell Address To The President

Washington’s farewell address was the last speech that Washington did before he left office. The importance of this speech still affects us today as well as in the past. Washington’s letter of address was given on September 17, 1796. The address was not given by the president himself but was published in the American Daily Advertiser. Washington, Madison and Hamilton revised the address together. Washington wrote the final version of the address. The first point that Washington talks about in the address is the refusal to stand for election to a third presidential term. Which is also stated as the 22nd amendment where a set term was limit to two for presidents. Washington says that he only accepting being in the office because it was the desire
Washington want us to know that we should cherish the constitution because it is the mold to our independence and freedom that we highly prize now. Washington wants us to protect the constitution and know the content of what is written in it. Washington tells us to not even think about abandoning the constitution and its meaning. Washington makes it clear to us that there will be people that will us the constitution in a negative way and they will be tricky about it and harm others with it. He wants us to be wear of this as it does
That they all united together to have greater strength and security. Washington explains to us that the state, county, and local government closely affairs the people. That the Federal government serves to connect them. Washington again tells us that there will be people that will try to undermine the government and that we should be aware of it for our safety. Washington wants us to know that the constitution was written by people that were responsible and wise.
Washington wants us to respect the constitution and its laws. Washington states that leaders should show character and caution when they are in office. Try not to let the power get to your heart and lead yourself and others wrong because of power. Make sure that you have good checks and balances for the good when you are in office. Morality, Religion, Virtue and freedom. Washington believe that religion and morality support political prosperity. Washington feels that in laws and oaths if there is not a believe that there is a God or higher power that holds people to morality than where is the security for there to be trust that someone is not lying or stopping someone from lying. Morality is necessary. If you are for freedom you cannot be indifferent from removing religion from the public. I feel that morality is important when it comes to the government and trusting the people in the