A Sacred Union of Citizens: George Washington's Farewell Address and the American Character

Matthew Spalding; Patrick J. Garrity

ISBN 10: 0847682617 / ISBN 13: 9780847682614

Published by Rowman & Littlefield, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Sacred Union of Citizens: George Washington's Farewell Address and the American Character
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847682617
• ISBN 13: 9780847682614
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

One of the most influential but misunderstood expressions of American political thought, George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address is placed in the full context of American history and the authors explain 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.

About the Author

Matthew Spalding is a political scientist who works at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.

Patrick J. Garrity, a foreign policy expert, is currently a visiting fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He lives in Arlington, Virginia.