Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party, generally.

George Washington

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Topic

Partisan politics Political parties American politics

Author

George Washington

Source

Washington's Farewell Address Presidential Farewell Address

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1796 1790s 18th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

From

United States

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Original Citation

Washington, George. "The Address of Gen. Washington to the People of America on His Declining the Presidency of the United States." Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser. Philadelphia: John Dunlap, 19 Sept. 1796.

Current Citation

Washington, George. "Farewell Address, September 19, 1796." George Washington: Writings, edited by John Rhodehamel. Library of America, 1997.

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Topic
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Source
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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

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Current Citation

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Lyndon B. Johnson
Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

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Current Citation

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