Week of
September 15
Topic
In his farewell address, George Washington
commented: “…Against the insidious wiles
of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens) the
jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and
experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of
republican government...”
His statements have often been quoted by various people,
for various reasons. The links below
give some examples of his words speaking to people over the centuries.
Your journal assignment for this week is to consider and
comment on Washington’s farewell address in
the context of the relationship the United States has with the rest of
the world today.
Links:
Ron Paul’s supporters:
http://alt.nntp2http.com/conspiracy/2008/08/7aec4762b6d426693668983c393a2b42.html
Richard Nixon’s statement:
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/print.php?pid=2403
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