In George Washington’s Farwell Address, he sets an example for all future presidents to avoid to ensure the prosperity of America and the citizens. In Washington’s Farwell Address, he sees two possible problems for the American people one being political divisions and the second is foreign entanglement. Washington argues that the government is the “main pillar” of independence. Lastly, “Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course.” The first problem Washington addresses are political divisions and how they will tear up America if they are not abolished. Washington states, “Our national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.”…show more content… Washington states “ As this is the point in your political fortress against internal and external enemies will be constantly and actively (though often covertly and insidiously) directed, it is of infinite moment, that you should properly estimate the immense value of your National Union to your collective and individual rights.” Washington warns us about threats foreign and domestic, and we should be at to protect our country. Washington tells us how to protect the government when he says, “ Watching for its preservation with jealous anxiety; discountenancing whatever may suggest even a suspicion that it can in any event be abandoned, and indignantly frowning upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest, or to enfeeble the sacred ties which now link together the various