sep 19, 1796 - Washington's Farewell Address

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An address marking the resignation of Washington from the presidential office. In it, he warned of the creation of political factions, fearing it would tear the nation apart. This part of his advice would soon go ignored and instead the First American Party System was created. He also warned against interference in European affairs, something his successors followed more closely for several decades, with the US adopting an isolationist policy.

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