Washington starts his address by formally withdrawing from the Presidential race and thanks the American populace for their support and the experiences they have given him. He could not have succeed in his policies without their support. Then Washington states that he has a few notes for the Americans to consider that are the enemy of the government and if not addressed or followed, will result in the undoing of the American government. He stresses that the Americans are all bound the same love of liberty and that the union of the nation far surpasses any other alliance or community in importance and strength. All components of America (North, South, East, and West) are bound by stronger ties than any alliance possible. He warns against foreign influence that could create factions that may drive a wedge into this American unity. He stands very strongly against the division of the American government into parties or factions which is the death of American unity, what binds them into the strong nation that they are. These influences can be checked by American leaders who are attached to the notion of nation before self and how important unity really is. He also stresses religious piety in order to promote national morality which is the driving force behind the republican United States government.
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