My Fellow-Citizens: When we assembled here on the 4th of March, 1897, there was great anxiety with regard to our currency and credit. None exists now. Then our Treasury receipts were inadequate to meet the current obligations of the Government. Now they are sufficient for all public needs, and we have a surplus instead ofContinue reading “President William McKinley’s Second Inaugural Address, 1897-1901*”
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President William McKinley’s First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1897*
Fellow-Citizens: In obedience to the will of the people, and in their presence, by the authority vested in me by this oath, I assume the arduous and responsible duties of President of the United States, relying upon the support of my countrymen and invoking the guidance of Almighty God. Our faith teaches that there isContinue reading “President William McKinley’s First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1897*”
President Grover Cleveland’s Inaugural Address, March4, 1893*
My Fellow-Citizens: 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 attachment which has called me to this service, I am sure my gratitude can make no better return than theContinue reading “President Grover Cleveland’s Inaugural Address, March4, 1893*”
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