How did george washington feel about political parties?

George Washington's “Farewell Address” expresses a wealth of his wisdom and embedded within is a warning to the young Republic of the harmful effects of political parties. read more

Political parties first emerged during Washington’s first term in office with the Alexander Hamilton’s Federalist Party in 1791 and in the following year, the formation of the Anti-Federalist Party or Democratic-Republicans under the leadership of Thomas Jefferson. read more

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