A Sacred Union of Citizens: George Washington's Farewell Address and the American CharacterRowman & Littlefield, 1996 - 216 頁 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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... character of Washington , and if our American institutions had done nothing else , that alone would have entitled them to the respect of mankind . " The unprecedented opportuni- ties for Washington's display of character may not really ...
... character of Washington , and if our American institutions had done nothing else , that alone would have entitled them to the respect of mankind . " The unprecedented opportuni- ties for Washington's display of character may not really ...
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George Washington's Farewell Address and the American Character Matthew Spalding, Patrick J. Garrity. national character was above all to be determined by " reflection and choice " ( in the famous words of The Federalist Papers ) . To be ...
George Washington's Farewell Address and the American Character Matthew Spalding, Patrick J. Garrity. national character was above all to be determined by " reflection and choice " ( in the famous words of The Federalist Papers ) . To be ...
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... character , or virtue , and the national character . This relationship suggests the existence of a regime , or a true political community : that is , not merely a certain form of government but a distinct way of life , a com- mitment to ...
... character , or virtue , and the national character . This relationship suggests the existence of a regime , or a true political community : that is , not merely a certain form of government but a distinct way of life , a com- mitment to ...
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Remembering Washingtons Legacy | 1 |
Establishing the National Character | 9 |
Friends and Fellow Citizens | 45 |
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