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Great American Speeches James R. Wils
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- History
From John Winthrop's 1630 "Model of Christian Charity" to George Washington's 1796 "Farewell Address," from Abraham Lincoln's 1863 "Gettysburg Address," to Martin Luther King, Jr's 1963 "I Have A Dream," these are the words that made America, brought to you in one show. Each episode explores the main points of a single speech, from inaugural to farewell addresses and everything in between.
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George Washington's "Farewell Address," 1796
Several excerpts from first President George Washington's final address to the nation serve to introduce students to the warnings that Washington delivered to the young United States. Students should listen especially for Washington's take on foreign entanglements and political partisanship. After finishing the episode, students will complete a questionnaire on Blackboard that helps to break down the address into more contemporary language.