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George Washington's farewell address is a letter written by the inaugural president of USA to American public upon culmination of his second term in office. It was published on September 19, 1796. In his letter Washington tried to convince people of his decision to bid farewell to presidency and thanked their cooperation with him in achieving whatever he had. He also tried to advise on issues of great importance to USA and gave his views on them. These included Unity and sectionalism, constitution and political factions, political parties, separation of powers and checks and balances, religion and education.
In his farewell address what local issues does Washington warn us about?
George Washington's farewell to his Officers was given in Manhattan (NYC) in December, 1783.
George Washington in his Farewell Address
belief that political parties were harmful and divisive.