The CBS Mornings Podcast

How President Washington's farewell speech is relevant today


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President Obama cited George Washington's farewell address in announcing his own goodbye speech. In 1796, Mr. Washington's warnings of a parting friend cautioned Americans about the wiles of foreign influence. Daily Beast editor-in-chief John Avlon, who explores the history and legacy of the address in his new book, joins CBS This Morning to discuss Washington's Farewell: The Founding Father's Warning to Future Generations.
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