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91James Monroe: Second Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Monday, March 5, 1821 I shall not attempt to describe the grateful emotions which the new and very distinguished proof of the confidence of my fellow citizens, evinced by my reelection to this high trust, has excited… …
92Franklin Pierce: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Friday, March 4, 1853 It is a relief to feel that no heart but my own can know the personal regret and bitter sorrow over which I have been borne to a position so suitable for others rather than desirable for myself.… …
93Martin Van Buren: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Monday, March 4, 1837 The practice of all my predecessors imposes on me an obligation I cheerfully fulfill to accompany the first and solemn act of my public trust with an avowal of the principles that will guide me… …
94Barack Obama: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source On January 20, 2009, a frigid morning in Washington, D.C. (Washington), and across much of the country, an African American man, Barack Obama (Obama, Barack), became the 44th president of the United States. He was only the… …
95John Adams: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Saturday, March 4, 1797 When it was first perceived, in early times, that no middle course for America remained between unlimited submission to a foreign legislature and a total independence of its claims, men of… …
96George Bush: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Friday, January 20, 1989 Mr. Chief Justice, Mr. President, Vice President Quayle, Senator Mitchell, Speaker Wright, Senator Dole, Congressman Michel, and fellow citizens, neighbors, and friends: There is a man… …
97Jimmy Carter: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Thursday, January 20, 1977 For myself and for our Nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land. In this outward and physical ceremony we attest once again to the inner and… …
98Grover Cleveland: First Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Wednesday, March 4, 1885 In the presence of this vast assemblage of my countrymen I am about to supplement and seal by the oath which I shall take the manifestation of the will of a great and free people. In the… …
99Grover Cleveland: Second Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Saturday, March 4, 1893 In obedience of the mandate of my countrymen I am about to dedicate myself to their service under the sanction of a solemn oath. Deeply moved by the expression of confidence and personal… …
100Bill Clinton: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Wednesday, January 21, 1993 Today we celebrate the mystery of American renewal. This ceremony is held in the depth of winter. But, by the words we speak and the faces we show the world, we force the spring.… …
