George Washington's Farewell Speech Analysis
When George Washington exited office in 1796, he delivered a speech to the people titled “President Washington’s Farewell Address.” This speech was not only created to inform the people of Washington’s leave from presidency, but also caution the people of what could happen if they didn’t heed the warnings Washington gave them. For example, Washington states that, “..the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively (though often covertly and insidiously) directed…” (Washington, line 18). You could say that in a way, Washington was telling the people of America that they needed to appreciate their freedom and fight for it, because along the way, people will try to take that away from you. As a former general,