In 1796, after having served two terms as President of the United States, George Washington wrote what has become known as his Farewell Address, outlining the young nation's situation and the challenges it would face. Problem is, it's written in that fancy-pants late 1700s language, making it hard for modern readers to understand, much less make it all the way through.
Lucky for us, a hardworking blogger has translated the speech into the vernacular. It's worth a read, and amazing to see how many things Washington got right, and how many of the things he specifically warned about have come to pass.
Thanks - Frank
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