George Washington, a powerful and influential man also the first president of the United States had his Farewell Adress written by his right hand man Alexander Hamilton. President George washington was concerned when his second term of presidency was nearing an end. He did not want to be reelected because he did not want to set a precedent of life time appointment. Once he stepped down at the end of his second term we adapted and added in our amendments that presidents can only serve two terms before having to step down.
He urges the American people to avoid long-term friendly relations or rivalries with any nation, arguing that attachments with or animosity toward other nations will only cloud the government's judgment in its foreign policy.
