Happy Independence Day! Kira reaches back to one of our greatest revolutionaries and first President, George Washington. How does his Farewell Address of 1796 speak to modern American woes? As we wade through a contentious election year, let’s look back on these inspiring, patriotic, and sometimes prescient words from George Washington. Let them be a reminder of where we came from, what is to be protected, and how delicate the blessings of liberty can be.