John Avlon, editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast, discusses the first president’s momentous and prescient farewell address to the nation and how the address could help reunite America through the lessons rooted in Washington’s experience as described in his new book, Washington’s Farewell: The Founding Father’s Warning to Future Generations. Michael Gerhardt, scholar-in-residence at the National Constitution Center, moderates.
Town Hall
John Avlon and Washington’s Warning to Future Generations
June 21, 2017
Share
Explore Further
Podcast
What is the Constitutional Balance of War Powers Between Congress and the President?
Harold Koh and Michael Ramsey explore the constitutional debate over who decides when the nation uses military force
Town Hall Video
The Constitutional Legacy of Justice Robert Jackson
Scholars John Q. Barrett, Gerard Magliocca, and G. Edward White discuss Justice Robert Jackson’s influential concurrence in…
Blog Post
Does the War Powers Resolution debate take on a new context in the Iran conflict?
The recent military actions in Iran by Israel and the United States has reignited a simmering constitutional debate: the ability…
Educational Video
Scholar Exchange: Voting Rights and Elections (Introductory Level)
In this session, students will explore the Electoral College’s controversial origins at the Constitution Convention. The class…
Donate
Support Programs Like These
Your generous support enables the National Constitution Center to hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life. As a private, nonprofit organization, we rely on support from corporations, foundations, and individuals.
