A Sacred Union of Citizens: George Washington's Farewell Address and the American CharacterRowman & Littlefield, 1996 - 216 Seiten On the two-hundredth anniversary of George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address - one of the most influential but misunderstood expressions of American political thought - this book places the Address in the full context of American history and explains 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. An insightful and provocative analysis of the past, present, and future of American democracy and its most important citizen, this book will be of value to anyone concerned about the current state of American citizenship and the future role of the federal government. |
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... expressed in the fact that our prime national hero would be celebrated not only for his leadership , but equally for his impressive willing- ness to yield the reins of power and return to his community . On October 19th , 1781 ...
... expressed in the fact that our prime national hero would be celebrated not only for his leadership , but equally for his impressive willing- ness to yield the reins of power and return to his community . On October 19th , 1781 ...
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... expressed in the final Farewell Address . Indeed , a comparison of the ideas expressed in the final Address with those of Washington's first draft shows that there are no ideas in it that are not to be found in this early draft.10 It is ...
... expressed in the final Farewell Address . Indeed , a comparison of the ideas expressed in the final Address with those of Washington's first draft shows that there are no ideas in it that are not to be found in this early draft.10 It is ...
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... expressed in his draft are made more extensive and elaborated to become general sentiments and advice . For instance , Washington expressed the concise wish that in order to stabilize its commerce and avoid the disputes and wars of ...
... expressed in his draft are made more extensive and elaborated to become general sentiments and advice . For instance , Washington expressed the concise wish that in order to stabilize its commerce and avoid the disputes and wars of ...
Inhalt
Remembering Washingtons Legacy | 1 |
Establishing the National Character | 9 |
Friends and Fellow Citizens | 45 |
Urheberrecht | |
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