Washington's Farewell Address delivers a powerful message that is just as relevant today as it was when he wrote it in 1796. In this historic speech, Washington discusses the urgent need to protect liberty by preserving key parts of our American culture, which include religious faith, kindness to all, peace through strength, and maintaining a land of both law and justice.

Buried in the document's long paragraphs and competing ideas are gems of wisdom that are often overlooked by the casual listener. To make it easier to find these treasures, the following features are included:

• Every chapter has a preview at the beginning and review questions at the end
• Archaic words are defined
• Historical context is provided for each chapter

Many Americans have heard some of his most famous comments and wondered about their origins and sources. In this new edition of Washington's Farewell Address Made Easier, such quotes may now easily be found, such as:

• "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." (Farewell Address 2:9)
• "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." (Farewell Address 2:10)
• "One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts." (Farewell Address 3:2)
• “The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.” (Farewell Address 4:1)
  
  "As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible." (Farewell Address 8:1)
• “Virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government.” (Farewell Address 7:8)
• “Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue?” (Farewell Address 9:4)
  
  "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens." (Farewell Address 7:1-2)
• “Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.” (Farewell Address 7:6)
• “Cultivate peace and harmony with all.” (Farewell Address 9:1)

Washington's Farewell Address Made Easier is a quick and delightful visit into the heart, mind, and soul of George Washington. He gives a brief glimpse into the challenges and workings of self-government and America's amazing formula of success, for which he has been aptly named The Father of Our Country.