Senator Dirksen, Mr. Chief Justice, Mr. Vice president, President Johnson, Vice president Humphrey, my fellow Americans-and my fellow citizens of the world community: I ask you to share with me today the majesty of this moment. In the orderly transfer of power, we celebrate the unity that keeps us free. Each moment in history isContinue reading “President Richard M. Nixon’s First Inaugural Address, January 20, 1969*”
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President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Inaugural Address, January 20, 1965*
My fellow countrymen: On this occasion the oath I have taken before you and before God is not mine alone, but ours together. We are one nation and one people. Our fate as a nation and our future as a people rest not upon one citizen but upon all citizens. That is the majesty andContinue reading “President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Inaugural Address, January 20, 1965*”
President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961*
Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice president Nixon, President Truman, Reverend Clergy, fellow citizens: We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom–symbolizing an end as well as a beginning–signifying renewal as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the sameContinue reading “President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961*”
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