Washington's Farewell Address 1796

Summary:

In 1796, George Washington, who had finished his second term as President, decided it was time to end his career as leader of America. People wanted him to try and run again so he could still be the President but he denied their desires, for he wanted to return to a simpler way of life, that of peace and prosperity. Washington gave some wise advice to the American citizens, before "resigning", in which he urged the abiding of the laws of the U.S. Constitution and simultaneously suggested that the country should remain isolated. He was hesitant in forming allies or enemies, so isolationism was the main appeal of foreign affair, or lack thereof. Additionally, Washington warned the citizens about political parties, and since he believed they would split the nation apart, he advised highly against creating them. At the end, to wrap his address up, he thanked the citizens for the opportunities in government they provided for him.

I used a picture of Woodrow Wilson because even though he resigned for medical reason regarding a stroke in 1919, he, like George Washington, decided it was best to not continue as president any longer.