Spalding's and Garrity's work is a convincing argument for the importance of Washington's ideas for our time.

American Historical Review

Spalding and Garrity focus on the effect of Washington's character on the new republic on his speach . . . the book outlines Washington's efforts to impress his character traits on the new government and to establish its course.

Library Journal

. . . a definitive analysis of George Washington's farewell address . . .

Margaret Flanagan, Booklist

This marvelous book helps to renew our understanding of George Washington's enormous contribution to the founding of our country, and of the continuing relevance of his example to the problems we face today.

William A. Galston, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution

This splendid volume, reminds us of how much we owe to George Washington.

Walter Berns, John M. Olin University Professor, Georgetown University

Two hundred years after The Farewell Address was published, Matthew Spalding and Patrick J. Garrity help Washington speak once more to his 'Friends and Fellow Citizens'.

Richard Brookhiser, National Review