Washington S Farewell Address
Washington's Farewell Address: Review and Response
George Washington's Farewell Address was published On September 19, 1796. In his address, Washington began by heeding the citizens of America to hold fast to the Union and the Constitution. Washington emphasized the necessity of staying unified as a nation, claiming that their independence and longevity was centered around being unified as a nation, which meant abandoning feuding political entities within the nation. He continued his letter by stating that the people had the right to change the law, as long as it is only done through constitutional amendments. Washington also stated that if the governmental law is unconstitutional, citizens should have the right to nullify the act or law. Continuing from his initial statement, Washington once again emphasized the danger of sectionalism and the differing political parties. He also restates his belief in the separation of powers and checks and balances, which were written in the Constitution. Perhaps one of Washington's greatest point in his farewell address was his view on religion and morality. Washington stated that maintaining the nation's morality is nearly impossible with out the institution of religion, and with that, the security for property and life. Washington concludes his address by heeding the nations to not make any contracted, long-term alliances, as they are dangerous and effect foreign policy. He finalized his letter by asking for forgiveness for any wrong-doing that he might had committed during his presidency. Personally, I believe that Washington's was a well-crafted speech that gave the nation a well thought out, personal, and convicting reason to follow and stay true to the Constitution. He covered many points of conflict in the States, such as foreign policy, emerging political parties, laws, and religion. I think that Washington's view of the people being able to change the laws to fit them, but only by constitutional amendments is a
George Washington's Farewell Address was published On September 19, 1796. In his address, Washington began by heeding the citizens of America to hold fast to the Union and the Constitution. Washington emphasized the necessity of staying unified as a nation, claiming that their independence and longevity was centered around being unified as a nation, which meant abandoning feuding political entities within the nation. He continued his letter by stating that the people had the right to change the law, as long as it is only done through constitutional amendments. Washington also stated that if the governmental law is unconstitutional, citizens should have the right to nullify the act or law. Continuing from his initial statement, Washington once again emphasized the danger of sectionalism and the differing political parties. He also restates his belief in the separation of powers and checks and balances, which were written in the Constitution. Perhaps one of Washington's greatest point in his farewell address was his view on religion and morality. Washington stated that maintaining the nation's morality is nearly impossible with out the institution of religion, and with that, the security for property and life. Washington concludes his address by heeding the nations to not make any contracted, long-term alliances, as they are dangerous and effect foreign policy. He finalized his letter by asking for forgiveness for any wrong-doing that he might had committed during his presidency. Personally, I believe that Washington's was a well-crafted speech that gave the nation a well thought out, personal, and convicting reason to follow and stay true to the Constitution. He covered many points of conflict in the States, such as foreign policy, emerging political parties, laws, and religion. I think that Washington's view of the people being able to change the laws to fit them, but only by constitutional amendments is a