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*”
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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*”
President Ulysses S. Grant’s First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1869*
Citizens of the United States: Your suffrages having elected me to the office of President of the United States, I have, in conformity to the Constitution of our country, taken the oath of office prescribed therein. I have taken this oath without mental reservation and with the determination to do to the best of myContinue reading “President Ulysses S. Grant’s First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1869*”
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