A Sacred Union of Citizens: George Washington's Farewell Address and the American CharacterRowman & Littlefield, 1996 - 216 halaman 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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... moral virtue . " To point out the importance of circumspection in your conduct , it may be proper to observe that a good moral character is the first essential of man , and that the habits contracted at your age are generally indelible ...
... moral virtue . " To point out the importance of circumspection in your conduct , it may be proper to observe that a good moral character is the first essential of man , and that the habits contracted at your age are generally indelible ...
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... morality . " Encouraging the proper moral characteristics on the part of those in government would prove that free government might be " exemplified " by attributes worthy of the affections of its citizens . Wash- ington was moved to ...
... morality . " Encouraging the proper moral characteristics on the part of those in government would prove that free government might be " exemplified " by attributes worthy of the affections of its citizens . Wash- ington was moved to ...
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... moral obligation : religion and education . Moral and Religious Obligations Like most of the leading Founders , Washington believed that religion provided an essential element in popular education and the formation of moral citizens ...
... moral obligation : religion and education . Moral and Religious Obligations Like most of the leading Founders , Washington believed that religion provided an essential element in popular education and the formation of moral citizens ...
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Remembering Washingtons Legacy | 1 |
Establishing the National Character | 9 |
Friends and Fellow Citizens | 45 |
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