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“As Washington left the Presidency in 1797 he urged Americans to observe two rules:  avoid dividing into political parties and avoid “entangling alliances” with foreign countries.  The first principle was already abandoned when he spoke.  And 20th century Americans would discard the second.”
― Howard White, Understanding the War Between the States: A Supplemental Booklet by 16 Writers that Enables a More Complete and Truthful Study of American History