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Washington’s Farewell Address
In his farewell, the first president of America urged the citizens to be united and be on the watch on political factions and circumvent the influence of foreign powers. From his address, Washington held the belief that the American system of government was not entirely focused on the American people. The government was more concerned n the unions they made with other nations. That is why Washington warned the citizens not to be influenced by foreign affairs (Washington, 9). The relationship between the Americans and the government was not stable.
Washington did not support sectional interests and political parties. Washington referred to ‘geographical discrimination‘ as a danger the regional and local parties would not have the benefits of national unity as they pursued power (Washington, 11). George Washington is the only president to govern without a party. He said that political factions would distract the execution of government laws and prevent departments of the government from practicing the powers given to them by the constitution.
Washington suggested that the government should not sign up permanent alliances with other nations. He requested that the United States should rely on just temporary partnerships with other countries for emergencies. This would help the US in trading since they would trade with all sides, and also it would prevent the US from being torn apart by imperial powers. Permanent alliances would cause problems since if the ally made up enemies, America would be dragged along with them, and this would affect their economy (Washington,6).
From his address, I would conclude that Washington was an anti-federalist. Even during his reign as the president of the United States, he remained non-partisan; however, he was sympathetic to the federal program. In his address, he held the belief that the government-held high power against the people (Washington, 13).
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Washington, George. “Farewell Address, 1796.” Published Speech, American Daily Advertiser, September 26 (1796): 1796.