It was not a actual speech, but was written to be published in the newspapers and to be read by future generation as Washington's last word of advice. It was aimed at all the citizens of the country and particularly at those ruled the country or chose the rulers.
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When George Washington gave his farewell addres he warned the United States to stay away from political parties, and to stay away from foreign alliances. He said political parties would divide the country and he also said foreign alliances would get the United States into unwanted wars, fights, etc. And NO we did not follow his advice
George Washington in his Farewell Address
He wanted the nations to stay neutral and out of alliances with other countries to avoid war and conflict.
belief that political parties were harmful and divisive.
He warned the military not to get into foreign affairs.