Fellow-Citizens: We stand to-day upon an eminence which overlooks a hundred years of national life–a century crowded with perils, but crowned with the triumphs of liberty and law. Before continuing the onward march let us pause on this height for a moment to strengthen our faith and renew our hope by a glance at theContinue reading “President James A. Garfield’s Inaugural Address, march 4, 1881*”
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President Rutherford B. Hayes’ Inaugural Address, March 5, 1877*
Fellow-Citizens: We have assembled to repeat the public ceremonial, begun by Washington, observed by all my predecessors, and now a time-honored custom, which marks the commencement of a new term of the Presidential office. Called to the duties of this great trust, I proceed, in compliance with usage, to announce some of the leading principles,Continue reading “President Rutherford B. Hayes’ Inaugural Address, March 5, 1877*”
President Ulysses S. Grant’s Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1873*
Fellow-Citizens: Under Providence I have been called a second time to act as Executive over this great nation. It has been my endeavor in the past to maintain all the laws, and, so far as lay in my power, to act for the best interests of the whole people. My best efforts will be givenContinue reading “President Ulysses S. Grant’s Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1873*”
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