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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... retiring at the end of his first term in May 1792 , going so far as to ask James Madison for advice on the " mode and time most proper " for announcing his inten- tion to step down . Ignoring Madison's pleas against his retirement ...
... retiring at the end of his first term in May 1792 , going so far as to ask James Madison for advice on the " mode and time most proper " for announcing his inten- tion to step down . Ignoring Madison's pleas against his retirement ...
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... retirement , but also to express his sentiments for the future happiness of the nation . His theme was clear : despite the diversity of the nation , all Americans should by their wisdom , good dispositions , and mutual allow- ances work ...
... retirement , but also to express his sentiments for the future happiness of the nation . His theme was clear : despite the diversity of the nation , all Americans should by their wisdom , good dispositions , and mutual allow- ances work ...
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... retirement : “ A few months more will put an end to my political existence , " Washington cheerfully wrote in late ... retire , Washing- ton explained , was made with a strict regard to the requirements of “ a dutiful citizen " and ...
... retirement : “ A few months more will put an end to my political existence , " Washington cheerfully wrote in late ... retire , Washing- ton explained , was made with a strict regard to the requirements of “ a dutiful citizen " and ...
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Remembering Washingtons Legacy | 1 |
Establishing the National Character | 9 |
Friends and Fellow Citizens | 45 |
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