Elected by the American people to the highest office known to our laws, I appear here to take the oath prescribed by the Constitution, and, in compliance with a time-honored custom, to address those who are now assembled. The confidence and respect shown by my countrymen in calling me to be the Chief Magistrate ofContinue reading “President Zachary Taylor’s Inaugural Address, March 5, 1849*”
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President James K. Polk’s Inaugural Address, March 4, 1845*
Fellow-Citizens: Without solicitation on my part, I have been chosen by the free and voluntary suffrages of my countrymen to the most honorable and most responsible office on earth. I am deeply impressed with gratitude for the confidence reposed in me. Honored with this distinguished consideration at an earlier period of life than any ofContinue reading “President James K. Polk’s Inaugural Address, March 4, 1845*”
President William Henry Harrison’s Inaugural Address, March 4, 1841*
Called from a retirement which I had supposed was to continue for the residue of my life to fill the chief executive office of this great and free nation, I appear before you, fellow-citizens, to take the oaths which the Constitution prescribes as a necessary qualification for the performance of its duties; and in obedienceContinue reading “President William Henry Harrison’s Inaugural Address, March 4, 1841*”
D.J. Gorena 