George Washington's Farewell Address: 1796 Speech

The Final Warning of a Founding Father. More than a simple goodbye, George Washington's Farewell Address remains one of the most significant documents in American history; a prophetic roadmap for a young nation. Washington's message was a clarion call for national unity. He issued stern warnings against the dangers of regional sectionalism, the "baneful effects" of political parties, and the risks of permanent foreign alliances. His words were intended to ensure the survival of the Constitu...