Fellow-Citizens: I appear before you this day to take the solemn oath “that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” In entering upon this great office I must humbly invoke the GodContinue reading “President James Buchanan’s Inaugural Address, March 4, 1857*”
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President Franklin Pierce’s Inaugural Address, March 4, 1853*
My Countrymen: It is a relief to feel that no heart but my own can know the personal regret and bitter sorrow over which I have been borne to a position so suitable for others rather than desirable for myself. The circumstances under which I have been called for a limited period to preside overContinue reading “President Franklin Pierce’s Inaugural Address, March 4, 1853*”
President Zachary Taylor’s Inaugural Address, March 5, 1849*
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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