A Sacred Union of Citizens: George Washington's Farewell Address and the American CharacterRowman & Littlefield, 1996 - 216 pages On the two-hundredth anniversary of George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address - one of the most influential but misunderstood expressions of American political thought - this book places the Address in the full context of American history and explains its enduring relevance for the next century. Generations of American political leaders have invoked the authority of the Address to shape foreign and domestic policy. With discussions about national character and personal responsibility dominating the current political landscape, there has been a resurgence of interest in the character of the nation's founders, particularly Washington's. The authors show how the Address expressed Washington's ideas for forming a national character that would cultivate the habits, morals, and civic virtues essential for stable republican self-government. An insightful and provocative analysis of the past, present, and future of American democracy and its most important citizen, this book will be of value to anyone concerned about the current state of American citizenship and the future role of the federal government. |
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Page 109
... United States would " entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European Ambi- tion , Rivalship , Interest , Humour or Caprice . " Why would America want to forego the advantages of such a unique situation , enjoyed by no other ...
... United States would " entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European Ambi- tion , Rivalship , Interest , Humour or Caprice . " Why would America want to forego the advantages of such a unique situation , enjoyed by no other ...
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... United States would inevita- bly become involved in future European war , against the dictates of duty and utility , " unless there is energy enough in Government to restrain our people within proper bounds . " To remain apart from such ...
... United States would inevita- bly become involved in future European war , against the dictates of duty and utility , " unless there is energy enough in Government to restrain our people within proper bounds . " To remain apart from such ...
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... United States should isolate itself from the world : " Nobody expects to isolate the United States or to make it a hermit nation , which is a sheer absurdity . But there is a wide difference between taking a suitable part and bearing ...
... United States should isolate itself from the world : " Nobody expects to isolate the United States or to make it a hermit nation , which is a sheer absurdity . But there is a wide difference between taking a suitable part and bearing ...
Contents
Remembering Washingtons Legacy | 1 |
Establishing the National Character | 9 |
Friends and Fellow Citizens | 45 |
Copyright | |
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