LAD #6

In Washington's Farewell Address, he tells the public more than that he is resigning as President. First, Washington warns the people of the dangers of sectionalism, just as Lincoln does many years later. We see these dangers of sectionalism come to life, during the Civil War. Next, Washington warns the people that political factionism will also further divide the people of the United States. He urges people to stand together was one for the welfare of the nation.
Next, much like in his Proclamation of Neutrality, Washington urges the United States to stay out of foreign affairs, namely conflicts in Europe, between Britain and France. Since Federalists favored a better relationship with Britain, and Republicans wanted to stick with the treaty the US had already signed, Washington could foresee that partisanship could cause many problems for our nation.
Finally, Washington says that it is important to preserve the morality of those in Power. He says that "political prosperity", through religious princples and morality is a very important for the government to remain popular amongst the people.