Washington S Farewell Address

Washington’s Farewell Address

QUOTE / WASHINGTON’S WARNING
“I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the state, with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical [differences]. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party, generally…it exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less…controlled, or repressed; but, in those of the popular form, it is seen in its greatest rankness, and is truly their worst enemy.”

Intimated – suggested
Solemn – serious
Baneful – harmful

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“…permanent [oppositions] against particular nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded…the great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible…tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world.”

Commercial – dealing with trading and making money
Alliance – a friendship between two or more countries

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“…avoid the necessity of those overgrown military establishments, which, under any form of government, are inauspicious to liberty, and which are to be regarded as particularly hostile to Republican Liberty."

Inauspicious – harmful
Liberty – freedom

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“…cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible...avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt....it is essential that you...bear in mind, that towards the payments of debts there must be Revenue, that to have Revenue there must be taxes; that no taxes can be [created], which are not...inconvenient and unpleasant..."

Credit – the amount of money available for a country or person to borrow
Sparingly – carefully
Accumulation – buildup
Revenue – income

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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Directions: Read the following excerpt from George Bush’s farewell address from 2009 and compare it with Washington’s farewell address from 1796.

“Freedom is the belief that gave birth to our nation. And in the long run, advancing this belief is the only practical way to protect our citizens. When people live in freedom, they do not willingly choose leaders who follow campaigns of terror. When people have hope in the future, they will not [surrender] their lives to violence and extremism. So around the world, America is promoting human liberty, human rights, and human self-respect.

…When challenges to our success emerged, we rose to meet them. Facing the prospect of a financial collapse, we took key measures to protect our economy. These are very tough times for hardworking families, but the toll would be far worse if we had not acted. All Americans are in this together. And together, with determination and hard work, we will restore our economy to the path of growth…

…The decades ahead will bring more hard choices for our country, and there are some guiding principles that should shape our course.

While our nation is safer than it was seven years ago, the gravest threat to our people remains another terrorist attack. Our enemies are patient, and determined to strike again. America did nothing to seek or deserve this conflict…and we must never let down our guard.

At the same time, we must continue to engage the world with confidence and clear purpose. In the face of threats from abroad, it can be tempting to seek comfort by turning inward. But we must reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism. Retreating behind our borders would only invite danger. In the 21st century, security and success at home depend on the expansion of liberty abroad. If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led.”

QUESTIONS:

1. How is Bush’s farewell address similar to Washington’s? Does he provide warnings to the people of the U.S. like Washington did?