"President Washington's Farewell Address, Sep 19, 1797" by Miller Center The period for a new election of a citizen to administer the Executive Government of the United States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made. I beg you, at the same time, to do me the justice to be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country; and that in withdrawing the tender of service, which silence in my Situation might imply, I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest, no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness, but am supported by a full conviction that the step is compatible with both.

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"President Washington's Farewell Address, Sep 19, 1797" by Miller Center The period for a new election of a citizen to administer the Executive Government of the United States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made. I beg you, at the same time, to do me the justice to be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country; and that in withdrawing the tender of service, which silence in my Situation might imply, I am influenced by no diminution of zeal for your future interest, no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness, but am supported by a full conviction that the step is compatible with both.
Use the speech to answer the question. President George Washington delivered this farewell address before leaving office in 1796. What is President Washington's purpose in this excerpt from his speech? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) to express his concern for his country's future to give his audience a call to action toward service to deliver a warning to the American people to express his gratitude for being allowed to serve to announce that he will not seek a third term

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In the excerpt from President Washington's Farewell Address, his purpose can be identified as:

To express his concern for his country's future - Washington emphasizes the importance of the upcoming election and indicates that his decision to decline re-election is made with careful consideration for the nation’s well-being.
To announce that he will not seek a third term - The primary purpose of the excerpt is to inform the public of his decision not to be considered for re-election to the Executive Government.

These two choices align with the overall intent and message of Washington's speech.