Rhetorical Analysis Of George Washington Letter 'National Unity'

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George Washington letter “To the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island.” Washington sets an important principle in America, by showing respect for it’s citizens and their religious faith. America is not merely “tolerating the indulgence of one class of people,” but embraces its citizen’s natural rights. Washington perceptions of America’s future will bring abundance of diversity in faiths will emerge from the union of its citizens. This action endorses the idea of a “national unity” for America as Washington states “under the just administration of a good Government, to become a great and a happy people.”
In order for America to maintain it’s uniqueness in “greatness” Thomas Jefferson acknowledged that “political bigotry” is just