George Washington's Farewell Address was written as a letter in the form of a speech to the people of the United States at the end of Washington's second term as president. Overall, Washington touches on three main issues in the address; political factionalism, foreign alliances, and religion and morality.
Washington saw the potential hazards in the political factions that were ensuing, and in his address urged people to join together and unite. Washington foresaw that the great political separation between the Federalists and the Democratic- Republican parties would go on to play a significant role in the new government as the two emerging sides each tried to guide the new nation.
Also, in his address, Washington strongly urged the people to avoid any permanent alliances with another country.
Finally, Washington also addresses the fact that morality can be obtained without strict religious adherence. He goes on to state that so long as a common morality of good is established, it can be done so without the influence of religion.
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