LAD #7: Washington's Farewell Address

Summary: Washington's time is up and he owes his gratitude to his fellow citizens. In Washington's Farewell Address he stresses that America is built on patriotism that will unite with the "same religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together; the independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint counsels, and joint efforts of common dangers, sufferings, and successes." Washington also states that the North, South, East, and West are all connected with commerce and communication between each other which are united together. Washington goes on to talk about the Constitution and that the people have the power to change it at any time. It has the distribution of power, free principles, and is best for the nation, yet will be revised and changed over time from the political parties that will act against each other. Washington warns the nation to try to stay away from foreign influence as this may cause mislead the country and doom them. Washington presents his final goodbye with the most advice and gratitude he could give back to the people. With the statements of unity, national morality, a well developed government, America will become stronger and more united.