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George Washington's farewell address after two terms in office was published in the Independent Chronicle. Since he was the first president, he gives advise to the young United States to stay together and keep the democratic ideas alive in America. They are "disinterested warnings of a parting friend." The major points he brought up were to preserve the constitution, denouncement of political parties, not to make major changes in the constitution, checks and balances, and …

…Americans about the dangers of despotism and advises on how to prevent riot and absolute takeover. He decides not to run a third term as president because "choice and prudence invite[d him] to quit the political scene, [however] patriotism does not forbid it." His major points were to preserve the constitution, denouncement of political parties, not to make major changes in the constitution, checks and balances, and not to be involved in foreign alliances.