Letter: George Washington’s farewell address contains his belief that, among other things, political factionalism will cause the destruction of our nation from within.

George Washington used the light of this brass candle stand while laboring over his farewell address in 1796. Richard Strauss / NMAH George Washington was a man of many talents.

In his Farewell Address, a letter that runs just over 6,000 words, George Washington uses the pronouns “you” or “your” 75 times (he used “yourselves” twice).

Since 1896, the United States Senate has marked Washington's birthday by having a member read the Farewell Address aloud in a legislative session. According to family tradition, President Washington ...

Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), in an annual Senate tradition, read President George Washington's Farewell Address. A public letter announcing his retirement after two terms ...

EDITORIAL: Wise Words Today's elected leaders could learn a lot from George Washington's farewell address. September 18, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.

In his Farewell Address, a letter that runs just over 6,000 words, George Washington uses the pronouns “you” or “your” 75 times (he used “yourselves” twice).