...compelling here as nowhere else. "The name of AMERICAN," said George Washington in his farewell address, "which belongs to you, in your national capacity,...any appellation derived from local discriminations." Later, Washington spoke of a "national morality," something that could not exist except as an ingredient...

...properly estimate the immense value of your national union to your collective and individual happiness. The name of American, which belongs to you in your...religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together. The independence and liberty you possess...

...the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest." Above all, "The name of American, which belongs to you in your...any appellation derived from local discriminations." Rule of Law Washington wanted citizens to prosper and enjoy in perpetuity "good laws under a free government."...

...September 19, 1796, in his Farewell Address, President George Washington said: The name of AMER1CAN, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must...Religion, Manners, Habits, and political Principles.... Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity. Religion and Morality are indispensable...

...pretended patriotism. We must not, in so great a contest, expect to meet with nothing but sunshine. The name of American, which belongs to you in your...patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discrimination. GEORCE WASHINGTON Let our object bet our country, our whole country, and nothing but...

...institutions. Ignoring "local discriminations," Washington cautioned that: "The name of American . . . must exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations." Regionalism, however, did not constitute in the president's eyes the chief obstacle to American national...

...pains will be taken, many artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth; ...The name of 'American', which belongs to you, in...religion, manners, habits and political principles. You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together. The independence and liberty you possess...

...farewell address cautioned that the primary allegiance of all Americans should be to the nation. He urged: "Citizens by birth or choice of a common country,...right to concentrate your affections. The name of America, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism...

...farewell address cautioned that the primary allegiance of all Americans should be to the nation. He urged: "Citizens by birth or choice of a common country,...right to concentrate your affections. The name of America, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism...

...farewell address, revised for him by Alexander Hamilton, Washington addressed the American people. "Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.—The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt...