Treasurer of the United States

George Washington is widely known as one of the United State of America's national treasurers because of the significant changes he made to the nation through his presidency. Through writing George Washing, Farewell Address, 1796, he devoted his life to care and protect the country that he loved until the end of his journey in the office. He had decided to leave Americans with an important message through his final speech as president that addressed the number of issues that need to be acknowledged and changed to lead the nation to be more prosperous even after he had retired from the presidency. During his observation of nation, he encouraged Americans to stay away from political parties and permanent foreign alliances that could bring the separation and dangerous in the nation.

George Washington first reminded Americans in the importance of unity was what made it strong, but there would be people who would try to weaken the country's bond. He described his concern was the demographic discrimination among American people who start to judge and drum up sectional tension by spreading false beliefs and ideas by stating, In contemplating the causes which may disturb our Union, it occurs as matter of serious concern that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by geographical discriminations, Northern and Southern, Atlantic and Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interest and views ( George Washington's 'Farewell Address'..1796. George Washington). In addition, he warned American against different party views in a state that would divide the nation by explaining, This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled, or repressed; but in those of the popular form, it is seen in its greatest rankness, and is truly their worst enemy. (George Washington's 'Farewell Address'..1796. George Washington). He continuedly expressed the support for two main factors of political prosperity were religion and morality were critical for people and politicians. He emphasized the fact that every American had their own voices despite the differences in religious they all fight against wrong political regimes and won the victory combining all the efforts together.

The last thing George Washington mentioned was to avoid the foreign affairs. He believed that America to stay neutral in foreign matters because giving one country favoritism was dangerous and would affect our country one way or other by explaining, Excessive partially for one foreign nation and excessive dislike of another cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other. (George Washington's 'Farewell Address'..1796. George Washington). He proposed that ideas in promoting economic ties with foreign nations but not political relations by responding, The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. (George Washington's 'Farewell Address'..1796. George Washington). To be more specific, he also reflected how America did conduct with foreign nations then they would influence people as well as government to act as they want. In the same way, America could be impacted on different ways of living, morals, and minded by foreign influences.

George Washington accomplished so many great things during his life, molding and building the future for all Americans. During his time as president, he understood the importance of unity with religion and mortality through political parties and good relationship with foreign nations. In today's political society, George Washington would be proud of America. His speech has influenced and would always be applied to America. Everybody has a voice to speak, his opinion to help each other and also contribute to voting for the country. However, even today American still has political parties but they both work together effectively. George Washington stated it was the main reason to cause separation, but now it is what kept the government intact and helps to build the better America. America has a good relationship with other countries that people come to visit, study and work that could bring both benefits for them and America.

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