LAD/Blog #8: Washington's Farewell Address
LAD/Blog #8: Washington's Farewell Address
In George Washington's Farewell Address, he announces that he will not run for president for a third term. He assures people that it has nothing to do with disrespect for anyone, and says that he is grateful for all of the opportunities and honors that America has provided him with. He stresses nationalism and patriotism, and urges people to stay united and strong in order for the country to continue to grow and prosper. He says that unity of the people allows for independence and peace, and some may try to take that away- the people cannot let that happen. He acknowledges the connections between different parts of the country (North, South, East, West), and points out that they all need each other. He also brings up the Constitution, and says that people must continue to follow its laws when he is gone. Additionally, Washington cautions people from getting too involved in foreign affairs/advises not forming any more alliances.
3 Biggest Warnings:
1) To monitor political parties, as they could divide the country and pose a threat to national unity, as well as providing an opportunity for people to undermine the government.
2) To not get too involved in foreign affairs- maintain the country's peace and independence while staying out of foreign conflicts. He advises not forming any new political relations with other countries, although commercial relations may prove to be beneficial.
3) To treat all foreign countries equally in regards to trade, as to keep trade stable and also for the best interests of the people.
George Washington's Farewell Address
Andrew Jackson's Farewell Address (synthesis)
President Jackson's Farewell Address was, in many ways, similar to Washington's. He commended the American people, and acknowledged the growth that the country had achieved, but also left the people with warnings: to be aware of sectionalism and the dangers it could pose, as well as the growing influence of banks and corporations that could threaten the rights of citizens.
In George Washington's Farewell Address, he announces that he will not run for president for a third term. He assures people that it has nothing to do with disrespect for anyone, and says that he is grateful for all of the opportunities and honors that America has provided him with. He stresses nationalism and patriotism, and urges people to stay united and strong in order for the country to continue to grow and prosper. He says that unity of the people allows for independence and peace, and some may try to take that away- the people cannot let that happen. He acknowledges the connections between different parts of the country (North, South, East, West), and points out that they all need each other. He also brings up the Constitution, and says that people must continue to follow its laws when he is gone. Additionally, Washington cautions people from getting too involved in foreign affairs/advises not forming any more alliances.
3 Biggest Warnings:
1) To monitor political parties, as they could divide the country and pose a threat to national unity, as well as providing an opportunity for people to undermine the government.
2) To not get too involved in foreign affairs- maintain the country's peace and independence while staying out of foreign conflicts. He advises not forming any new political relations with other countries, although commercial relations may prove to be beneficial.
3) To treat all foreign countries equally in regards to trade, as to keep trade stable and also for the best interests of the people.
George Washington's Farewell Address
Andrew Jackson's Farewell Address (synthesis)
President Jackson's Farewell Address was, in many ways, similar to Washington's. He commended the American people, and acknowledged the growth that the country had achieved, but also left the people with warnings: to be aware of sectionalism and the dangers it could pose, as well as the growing influence of banks and corporations that could threaten the rights of citizens.
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