Interesting that you should post this question. Just read the Newbergh Address of General George Washington. He is quoted to have said, “And let me conjure you,” he concluded dramatically, “ in the name of our common Country—as you value your own sacred honor—as you respect the rights of humanity; and as you regard the Military and National character of America, to express your utmost horror and detestation of the Man who wishes, under any specious pretences, to overturn the liberties of our Country, and who wickedly attempts to open the flood Gates of Civil discord, and deluge our rising Empire in Blood.”
I’m studying the General and am quoting the quote from an article by William M. Fowler, Jr.
Distinguished Professor of History
Northeastern University
George Washington's Sacred Fire (Peter Lillback)
If you haven't already, make sure this is part of the study. It really impacted my view of politics. Compared to Washington, we have such 'nothing burgers' in politics today.