An Examination of Washington's Farewell Address and its Relevance

This essay provides an analysis of George Washington's Farewell Address, examining its key themes and arguments. The essay explores Washington's warnings against the dangers of political factions, emphasizing the importance of national unity and the potential for foreign influence. It delves into the significance of maintaining a strong moral foundation and the role of religion in society, as well as the importance of vigilance in safeguarding democratic principles. The essay also discusses the concerns regarding the growth of military establishments and the need for citizens to actively participate in the democratic process, highlighting the concepts of jealousy and the protection of individual rights. The analysis references the provided sources to support the claims made in the essay. The essay underscores the enduring relevance of Washington's message for contemporary society.

Running head: FAREWELL ADDRESS OF WASHINGTON
Farewell address of Washington
Name of the Student
Name of the university
Author note

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Answer to question A
In his farewell speech Washington pointed the benefits of the federal government. In
his speech he mentions about the warning against the party system. According to him this
system serves as a distraction to the public councils and it distracts the public administration.
He also mentions about the importance of the religion and morality in his speech. This
claims the security for property, reputation, life. It raises the question regarding the
investigation in Courts of Justice.
Another major outline that has been mentioned in the speech of Washington is the
matter of the over-powerful military establishments. It increases the inauspicious liberty and
this is particularly hostile to the Republican Liberty.
The matter of unity of government is the most remarkable guideline mentioned by
Washington. It further provokes the community with the unhealthy jealousy and creation of
false situations. This actually gives way to the foreign influence and corruption. Therefore the
policy of one country becomes subjected to the policy of another country (Silverman et al.,
1971).
Answer to question B
In this question Washington meant that it was necessary for people to guard the power
through a constant vigilance. The result of freedom is constant vigilance. The countrymen
were losing the freedom in their own homeland as they were unaware of what was actually
happening. The people had not taken any effort to participate in the democratic activities in
the country (Richardson, 1913).

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Answer to question C
This is a correct statement made by Washington in his speech. Each and every people
should be aware of the democratic and the political powers of the nation. the word jealousy
used here is the want to hold one`s own power in order to universally recognize another`s
power. It is similar to the way it is said that the Judeo-Christian God is called the jealous
God. Every citizen must be aware of the voting rights and all other democratic rights in the
nation. Hence this is extremely necessary (Richardson, 1913).

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References
Silverman, K., Hausdorff, D., Kaplan, C. and Albrecht, R. (1971). Literature in America.
New York: Free Press.
Richardson, J. (1913). A compilation of the messages and papers of the presidents. [New
York]: Bureau of National Literature.