LAD/Blog #7: Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality

Washington's proclamation of neutrality states that if the United States is ever involved in a war against multiple world powers, the country will not favor one side more so than the others, and will act justly.  Further, it states that the United States should agree to remain neutral as a country, and be involved in dangerous world matters as little as possible.  Washington warns the people not to act out of good character, for it could upset the balance of power between the countries.  It also states that citizens of the United States should be willing to take blame and responsibility for their actions if they ever commit unjust actions against any other world power.  Anyone that acts out alone hostilely against another country should not rely on having the protection of the United States, for they have betrayed the country by going against what the people as a whole agree on.  Washington's main message here is to make everyone aware of the potential consequences,

During the 1930s (around the time of the Great Depression and World War I), the United States decided to follow a policy of isolationism.  This policy ensured that the US government would not be involved in the ongoing conflicts between the rest of the world.  This is similar to Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality, because they both existed for the purpose of keeping the US out of world affairs.