Gen Geo Washington's Farewell Address

[JeffKeryk]

On this day in 1783 General George Washington issued his famous Farewell Address to the US Army near Princeton, NJ. Alexander Hamilton penned much of the document along with James Madision and of course Washington himself.

Washington offered his advice to the citizens of the United States. His key points were to warn Americans against the danger of political parties, to remain neutral in foreign conflicts and to celebrate their achievements.

 

[gman2304]

His key points were to warn Americans against the danger of political parties,

And elected President in 1789…..

 

[dnewton3]

Washington had a lot of farewell addresses ...

Founders Online: Farewell Address, 19 September 1796

Farewell Address, 19 September 1796

founders.archives.gov

Founders Online: Washington’s Farewell Address to the Army, 2 November 1783

Washington’s Farewell Address to the Army, 2 November 1783

founders.archives.gov

George Washington bids farewell to his officers | December 4, 1783 | HISTORY

On December 4, 1783, future President George Washington, then commanding general of the Continental Army, summons his military officers to Fraunces Tavern in New York City to inform them that he will be resigning his commission and returning to civilian life. Washington had led the army through...

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His farewell to the Army wasn't particularly a warning, and was more about encouraging the troops to continue their zeal into civilian life. There was also no mention of foreign conflicts. His address to the Army was essentially about their reintegration into society.

Essentially, he had several speeches; each one unique to those he sought to address; the citizens, the troops, and his officers.
Each had its own merits, based on the audience.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I mixed them up... Thanks @dnewton3

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

On this day in 1783 General George Washington issued his famous Farewell Address to the US Army near Princeton, NJ. Alexander Hamilton penned much of the document along with James Madision and of course Washington himself.

Washington offered his advice to the citizens of the United States. His key points were to warn Americans against the danger of political parties, to remain neutral in foreign conflicts and to celebrate their achievements.

Humans are lazy and tribal by nature. It's both a strength and a weakness.

 

[Passport1]

This is an excellent book about Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, Adams and the others. One entire chapter is a deep dive into Washington's relationship with Jefferson and that farwell address. The most fascinating theme of the book is the relationship between John Adams and TJ. That must be where the term 'frenemy' derives from.