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On this day in 1796, George Washington’s farewell address was published
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For this you have every inducement of sympathy
and interest. Citizens by birth or choice, of a common
country, that country has a right to concentrate your
affections.
The name of American, which belongs to
you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the
just pride of patriotism more than any appellation
derived from local discriminations.
With slight shades of difference, you have the same
religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You
have in a common cause fought and triumphed
together. The independence and liberty you possess
are the work of joint councils and joint efforts—of
common dangers, sufferings, and successes.
and interest. Citizens by birth or choice, of a common
country, that country has a right to concentrate your
affections.
The name of American, which belongs to
you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the
just pride of patriotism more than any appellation
derived from local discriminations.
With slight shades of difference, you have the same
religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You
have in a common cause fought and triumphed
together. The independence and liberty you possess
are the work of joint councils and joint efforts—of
common dangers, sufferings, and successes.
