George Washington used his landmark farewell address to warn the young nation of three things: hyper-partisanship, excessive debt, and foreign influence and wars. Yet here we are... The Daily Beast's editor-in-chief and the author of "Washington's Farewell," John Avlon, recounts the first president's warnings and why they are more relevant now than ever. Get "Washington's Farewell," http://amzn.to/2gyRDg7 | History in Five

In September of 1796 George Washington published his farewell address, that the nation could read his warning for theirs and future generations of Americans. Alexander Hamilton and James Madison helped hone the words of this amazing document. Enjoy Vern Frykholm's rendering, using modern language -- highlighting the key points. Click here to read the full Farewell Address: https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Washingtons_Farewell_Address.pdf | George Washington Speaks