...vvvGlobalization has greatly impacted the United States and its citizens. It has also directly challenged Washington’s perspective on foreign affairs, political parties, and local divisions. Due to globalization the United States involvement in other countries, since World War 1 has dramatically increased. It has also greatly increased the necessity and prevalence of our involvement in foreign alliances when it comes to war, trade, and global security, which Washington directly warned against. As far as political parties, globalization has increased their importance and the influence of them in economic and social spheres of life. Finally, globalization has increased the number of possible titles and “appellation[s] derived from local discriminations,” to divide ourselves. First, it is important to determine exactly what Washington’s stance on foreign affairs, political parties, and local divisions was and where they stemmed from....
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...Who was George Washington, some same he was one of the best presidents we had in this country? What was his up bringing that made him so an influential man? What started he’s political career what made him choose to run as the first president of the 13 colonies? The final question would be what significant influence did George Washington have on American at the time he was the president. He was the first person to be elected by the people to become the first president. Some have said he is also the first spy or the grandfather of the FBI, CIA and some of the government’s first agency’s to protect us from those who wanted to see this great country fail and get the secrets. Was he part of a secret society known as the Freemasons there are photos of...
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...George Washington’s Farewell address is a letter of resignation written to the American people stating his advice and warnings of long term safety and happiness. Washington’s letter was released to the public in September 1796 but “drafted in 1792, with the help of James Madison,” as he prepared to retire to Mount Vernon following his first term. Wikipedia.com/Washington’s farewell address. Washington’s main concerns were unity of the states, upholding the constitution, foreign alliances, government spending, religion, morality and education. UNITY OF THE STATES. Washington begins his warnings that their independence, at home and abroad, safety, prosperity, and liberty all depend on the unity of states. That their union will come under attack by foreign and domestic enemies of America “as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively (though often covertly and insidiously) directed”, to be suspicious and look down upon anyone who seeks to abandon the union or weaken the Constitution, to look beyond any slight differences between them in religion and politics and place their independence and freedom above all else, “With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles”, and the dangers of sectionalism arguing that the true motives are to create distrust or rivalries between regions and people to gain power and take control of...
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...Abstract Though some of the greatest political minds of the time, including Alexander Hamilton and John Jay assisted in the effort, the final draft was Washington’s. Without question the address portrayed his ideals and principals. 1) The Benefits of Unity Washington encourages the American people to stay united “That your union and brotherly affection may be perpetual” His desire was for them to protect the sanctity of the Constitution, and to insure that it is administered with wisdom and virtue. He addresses the unity of government with the people. Washington states that unity is what will hold America together and in fact is the very foundation that supports it. "The unity of government...is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence...of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize." The American people should never take for granted the “Collective and individual happiness” and they should watch for, and take every measure at their disposal to protect these liberties from threats both from within, and outside the United States. Washington encouraged a strong infrastructure for the Union “Here every portion of our country finds the most commanding motives for carefully guarding and preserving the union of the whole” Washington foresaw the importance of a common government and unified laws, that would encourage commercial enterprise and trade between the different geographical...
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...George Washington’s “Farewell Address” George Washington wrote a farewell speech in 1796, marking the retirement of his leadership of the United States of America. He published his goodbye, titled his “Farewell Address,” in many papers. The long, revised copy of his speech, originally intended to be read at the end of his first term, tells of how he wanted to retire four years previous, but how he had been begged to stay on. He states that he never considered himself to be worthy of leading the country, and then goes on to give his thoughts and opinions of many matters in the government. Looking at the way he had led the country for the previous eight years, and the 45 he had given to serving it, should only make this country want to heed his warnings and advice. George Washington was a great man, with the country’s best interest at heart and mind, and only gave his honest opinion regarding many subjects such as the importance of national union and the constitution. He also spoke of the evils and dangers of political parties and debt, and stressed the importance of religion and morality in our government. In all honesty, no man ever left a more dignified farewell. Many people fought and died to make this country a nation; a whole....
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...Presidential Highlights George Washington (1789-1797) Judiciary Act of 1789: The Judiciary Act set up the judicial branch of government. Congress decided, in this act, that the Supreme Court would have six members: one chief justice and five associate judges; there would be thirteen district courts with one judge each; and there would be three circuit courts of appeal, which would have one of the district judges and two Supreme Court justices. Congress also gave the Supreme Court the right to settle state arguments. Bill of Rights Ratified: The Antifederalists, who did not support the Constitution, wanted a list of rights in the Constitution that could not be taken away from them. Congress created ten Amendments, or the Bill of...
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...A Farewell To America During one of the most pivotal points in American history George Washington decided he had served our country to the fullest of his ability and needed to step down so the country could continue to prosper politically, financially, and nationally. Washington had spent the majority of his life defending the colonies from any number of attackers such as; Native Americans, the British, and political factions. He was the independent light at the end of the tyrannical tunnel of British rule. He urged the American people that in order to keep the light of freedom burning bright forever, there were some things he needed them to keep in mind throughout time. Washington’s Farewell Address was a letter to the people, for the people, to explain the necessity of those illuminating concepts that would keep the darkness of corruption and fascism at bay. Most importantly Washington wrote his Farewell Address in a manor that conveyed a true sense of pride and camaraderie to the people. He explained that he had spent the vast majority of his life defending, in one way or another, America as a whole. He understood that he had been a vital asset to the foundation of the constitution and the formation of a republican representative government. Washington apologized for any wrong doings he may have made during his time of presidency and thanked the American people for supporting him throughout the difficulties. Washington spelled out the need for his retirement, his appreciation...
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...Lies, deceit, deception, these are not words that you commonly associate with George Washington, but as it turns out he was a master at all of those. Even though he is primarily known as the father of our country and our first president; he was also a master spy. Washington was a Visionary Leader and Ethical Leader while leading our nation’s fight for freedom from the British, and as the country’s first president. In this paper we will review how he used visionary traits to win the revolutionary war, and then we will discuss how his strong ethical traits ensured our country remained true to its founding principles. I will then describe how I used many of the same Visionary Leadership and Ethical Leadership traits while I served in Afghanistan....
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...George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia on February 22, 1732. He was born into a middle class family, his father Augustine and mother Mary, moved the family up the well-known Potomac River, to another Washington owned plantation called Little Hunting Creek. This was in 1735, only three years later the family packed up and moved again. This time to Ferry Farm, opposite of Fredericksburg Virginia, This was finally the place George would call home, for much of his childhood and youth years. George lived a normal child’s life for the time period. A little better off than most, he was homeschooled in his younger years, where he learned math, geography, Latin and the English classics. Like many people he gained most of his knowledge and understanding of life by watching other people. He mastered the art of growing tobacco, and how to run a plantation. A major...
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...Written in 1796, but never given orally, George Washington’s Farewell Address was a clear end to his two terms as President. In the speech, Washington’s main point is how the newly formed United States can achieve unity that would ensure a strong government. The areas identified by Washington include citizens working together, a no political party system and remaining neutral when dealing with foreign nations. Washington believed that when citizens pull together they achieve more. Probably best evidenced in how he selected people to fill positions in his administration. Rather than choosing his friends, Washington chose the most qualified individuals. Young statesmen such as Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton provided differing viewpoints eventually putting them at odds with each other and Washington. Yet, Washington was firm in his conviction that the differences in opinion can bring about consensus and compromise. He addressed this point...
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...Cole McKay Mr. George Gray 1-B APUSH 25 September 2015 Founding Fathers Paper George Washington, born in Virginia on February 22, 1732, played an extremely important role in the history of the United States. He was a planter and a slave holder, real estate land speculator, and Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. He also was very prominent in politics. He was present at the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1759-1774 and was present at the Constitutional Congress from 1774-1775 where he was elected to be the first president of the United States. He was and still is a truly remarkable man in society and is a symbolic face of the history of the United States. George Washington, after being convinced to attend the convention, was made the first president of the United States. He had a unanimous vote in his favor and began his first term. Washington’s position as president gave him great influence over the people of the United States. His decision to support the ratification of the constitution influenced many others to ratify, and among all of the precedents that were established in the new nation’s first eight years, the most important was the careful and thoughtful manner by which he acted in areas where the new Constitution was vague or silent. It was from the implications of what was written and, in some cases, not written in the Constitution that the role and power of the presidency was largely derived, and it was Washington’s actions that established...
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...People were itching for a reason to hate Hamilton’s genius, and he couldn’t sneak his way out of this one. He no longer held office and spent his time feuding with former friend Aaron Burr, who he had kept from becoming president in 1800. With peacemaker George Washington’s passing two years prior, there was no one to calm his temper. In 1804, they agreed to duel at Weehawken, NY. Ominously, this was the same site Hamilton’s son Philip had been shot in a duel seven years before - another challenge he was forced to overcome. When the time came to draw guns, Hamilton shot at the sky allowing Burr to hit him right beneath his heart. He died mere hours later, setting off a smear campaign by Jefferson and the Republicans that ruined his reputation forever. Until recently, many Americans had either never heard of him or they despised him. So why would I let him sit on my table of...
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...George Washington George Washington was the first president to appear in the new era independent our country. He helped us to exit the empire controlled by the world powers. Along with those you meet up with him and his active leadership to become a prosperous country. Not stopping there he helped the country become a superpower in the world today. He became the first hero inside each American people. Now, we found the life in history about him. George Washington born on February 22,1732,in Westmoreland County, Virginia. George's great grandfather came from England to Virginia. His dad was Augustine and was a successful businesses. His Mom was Mary Ball, and second wife of Augustine. The first wife was Jane Butler and they had three children but she was died in 1729. Augustine married Mary Ball in 1731. George Washington was the eldest of Augustine and Mary’s six children. When George 16 years old, he had mastered growing tobacco, stock raising and surveying. When he was 20, George Washington's brother, Lawrence, died of tuberculosis making him the heir apparent of the Washington lands. Lawrence’s only child, Sarah, died two months later and Washington became the head of one of Virginia's most prominent estates, Mount Vernon. George Washington lived and studied in the church when...
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...the fourth of July 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Regardless of the starting date, it can be unanimously decided that the Federalist party was a major political influence during the beginnings of the country, especially after the signing of the Constitution. Even though it was not the only major political party in the United States at the time, the Federalists greatly shaped American politics during their reign of power through dominating government powers, using their beliefs to strengthen the central government,...
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...George Washington and John Adams were the first two presidents of the United States. They played vital roles in creating the American Republic, and had it not been for them, our current American Republic would be very different or possibly even nonexistent. Yet, despite the hard work they put into our nation’s beginnings, they were also very different. Both men came from the same era, but could one be considered better than the other? George Washington, born on February 11, 1732, in Westmoreland Country, Virginia was our nation's first President. Washington and his ancestors were quite influential in Virginia “The patriarch of the family, John Washington, had come over from England in 1657 and established the Washingtons as respectable, if not...
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