President Warren G. Harding’s Inaugural Address, March 4, 1921*

When one surveys the world about him after the great storm, noting the marks of destruction and yet rejoicing in the ruggedness of the things which withstood it, if he is an American he breathes the clarified atmosphere with a strange mingling of regret and new hope. We have seen a world passion spend itsContinue reading “President Warren G. Harding’s Inaugural Address, March 4, 1921*”

President Woodrow Wilson’s Second Inaugural Address, march 5, 1917*

The four years which have elapsed since last I stood in this place have been crowded with counsel and action of the most vital interest and consequence. Perhaps no equal period in our history has been so fruitful of important reforms in our economic and industrial life or so full of significant changes in theContinue reading “President Woodrow Wilson’s Second Inaugural Address, march 5, 1917*”

President Woodrow’s First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1913*

There has been a change of government. It began two years ago, when the House of Representatives became Democratic by a decisive majority. It has now been completed. The Senate about to assemble will also be Democratic. The offices of President and Vice-President have been put into the hands of Democrats. What does the changeContinue reading “President Woodrow’s First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1913*”