This Isaiah Thomas almanac for 1797 prints George Washington's Farewell Address of September 17, 1796 (10 pages).
George Washington’s 1796 Farewell Address holds lasting significance as a foundational statement of American political values and national identity. Delivered as he prepared to retire from the presidency, Washington’s message warned against the divisive dangers of political parties and sectionalism, urged the importance of national unity, and cautioned against permanent foreign alliances that might entangle the young republic in European conflicts. His address set a precedent for a two-term presidency and helped shape early American foreign and domestic policy thinking, remaining an enduring touchstone in American civic life.
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