Political speech

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We are determined to make every American citizen the subject of his country's interest and concern; and we will never regard any faithful, law-abiding group within our borders as superfluous. The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Second Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Political progress

Speaker

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Source

Second Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

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English

Time

1937 1930s 20th century

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Original Citation

Roosevelt, Franklin D. "Second Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1937, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Current Citation

Roosevelt, Franklin D. "Second Inaugral Address: Washington, DC, January 20, 1937." Great Speeches, edited by John Grafton. Dover, 1999.

What a century it has been. America became the world's mightiest industrial power, saved the world from tyranny in two World Wars and a long Cold War, and time and again reached out across the globe to millions who, like us, longed for the blessings of liberty.

Bill Clinton

Second Inaugural Address of Bill Clinton

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20th century America and the world

Speaker

Bill Clinton

Source

Second Inaugural Address of Bill Clinton Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

Time

1997 1990s 20th century

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Citation

Clinton, William J. "Second Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1997, West Front, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works - whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified.

Barack Obama

First Inaugural Address of Barack Obama

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American government

Speaker

Barack Obama

Source

First Inaugural Address of Barack Obama Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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English

Time

2009 2000s 21st century

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Obama, Barack. "First Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 2009, West Front, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

At the dawn of the 21st century, a free people must now choose to shape the forces of the information age and the global society, to unleash the limitless potential of all our people, and yes, to form a more perfect Union.

Bill Clinton

Second Inaugural Address of Bill Clinton

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America and the world

Speaker

Bill Clinton

Source

Second Inaugural Address of Bill Clinton Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

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English

Time

1997 1990s 20th century

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Citation

Clinton, William J. "Second Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1997, West Front, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Lynchings must not be tolerated in a great and civilized country like the United States; courts, not mobs, must execute the penalties of the law.

William McKinley

First Inaugural Address of William McKinley

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Lynching Jim Crow Rule of law

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William McKinley

Source

First Inaugural Address of William McKinley Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

Time

1897 1890s 19th century

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McKinley, William. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1897, Front of original Senate Wing, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

America will start winning again, winning like never before. We will bring back our jobs. We will bring back our borders. We will bring back our wealth. And we will bring back our dreams.

Donald Trump

Inaugural Address of Donald Trump

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American politics

Speaker

Donald Trump

Source

Inaugural Address of Donald Trump Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

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English

Time

2017 2010s 21st century

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Citation

Trump, Donald. "Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 2017, West Front, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

We need a new Government for a new century, humble enough not to try to solve all our problems for us but strong enough to give us the tools to solve our problems for ourselves... The preeminent mission of our new Government is to give all Americans an opportunity, not a guarantee but a real opportunity, to build better lives.

Bill Clinton

Second Inaugural Address of Bill Clinton

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Role of government

Speaker

Bill Clinton

Source

Second Inaugural Address of Bill Clinton Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

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English

Time

1997 1990s 20th century

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Citation

Clinton, William J. "Second Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1997, West Front, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

If in other lands it be high treason to compass the death of the king, it shall be counted no less a crime here to strangle our sovereign power and stifle its voice.

James A. Garfield

Inaugural Address of James A. Garfield

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Voting rights

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James A. Garfield

Source

Inaugural Address of James A. Garfield Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

Time

1881 1880s 19th century

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Citation

Garfield, James A. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1881, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

And now, we can see a new world coming into view. A world in which there is the very real prospect of a new world order.

George H.W. Bush

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New world order End of history Cold War

Speaker

George H.W. Bush

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English

Time

1991 1990s 20th century

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Bush, George H. W. Address before a joint session of Congress. 6 Mar. 1991, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

How far have we come in man's long pilgrimage from darkness toward the light? Are we nearing the light—a day of freedom and of peace for all mankind? Or are the shadows of another night are closing in upon us?

Dwight D. Eisenhower

First Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Nature of progress Progress

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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First Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

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English

Time

1953 1950s 20th century

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Citation

Eisenhower, Dwight D. "First Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1953, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. So governments' programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth.

Ronald Reagan

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Big government Government Political theory

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Ronald Reagan

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Political speech

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English

Time

1964 1960s 20th century

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Citation

Reagan, Ronald. "A Time for Choosing." U.S. presidential election campaign. 27 Oct. 1964, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, USA. TV broadcast.

There can be no equality or opportunity, the first essential of justice in the body politic, if men and women and children be not shielded in their lives, their very vitality, from the consequences of great industrial and social processes which they can not alter, control, or singly cope with.

Woodrow Wilson

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Equality of opportunity Change

Speaker

Woodrow Wilson

Source

First Inaugural Address of Woodrow Wilson

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

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English

Time

1913 1910s 20th century

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Citation

Wilson, Woodrow. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1913, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Magna Charta is such a fellow, that he will have no sovereign.

Edward Coke

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Edward Coke

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English

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1628 1620s 17th century

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Coke, Edward. Committee of the Whole House. 20 May 1628, Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK.

You cannot conquer America.

William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

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America

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William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

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English

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1777 1770s 18th century

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Pitt, William. Speech responding to a speech by Henry Howard who spoke in favour of the war against the American colonists. House of Lords meeting. 18 Nov. 1777, Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK.

In our own lives, let each of us ask—not just what will government do for me, but what can I do for myself? In the challenges we face together, let each of us ask—not just how can government help, but how can I help?

Richard Nixon

Second Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon

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Topic

Citizen and state Civic duty American politics

Speaker

Richard Nixon

Source

Second Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon Presidential inaugural address

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Time

1973 1970s 20th century

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Nixon, Richard. "Second Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1973, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it.

William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

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Nature of power Absolute power Power

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William Pitt, Earl of Chatham

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English

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1770 1770s 18th century

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Pitt, William. Speech in the House of Lords on John Wilkes. 9 Jan. 1770, Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London, England, UK.

Whatsoever is of domestic concernment, unconnected with the other members of the Union or with foreign lands, belongs exclusively to the administration of the State governments. Whatsoever directly involves the rights and interests of the federative fraternity or of foreign powers is of the resort of this General Government. The duties of both are obvious in the general principle, though sometimes perplexed with difficulties in the detail.

John Quincy Adams

Inaugural Address of John Quincy Adams

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Federalism Subsidiarity American government Political theory

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John Quincy Adams

Source

Inaugural Address of John Quincy Adams Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

Time

1825 1820s 19th century

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Citation

Adams, John Quincy. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1825, House Chamber, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

We have been proud of our industrial achievements, but we have not hitherto stopped thoughtfully enough to count the human cost, the cost of lives snuffed out, of energies overtaxed and broken, the fearful physical and spiritual cost to the men and women and children upon whom the dead weight and burden of it all has fallen pitilessly the years through.

Woodrow Wilson

First Inaugural Address of Woodrow Wilson

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Downsides of progress Economic development American power

Speaker

Woodrow Wilson

Source

First Inaugural Address of Woodrow Wilson Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

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English

Time

1913 1910s 20th century

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Citation

Wilson, Woodrow. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1913, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

We find ourselves rich in goods, but ragged in spirit; reaching with magnificent precision for the moon, but falling into raucous discord on earth. We are caught in war, wanting peace. We are torn by division, wanting unity. We see around us empty lives, wanting fulfillment. We see tasks that need doing, waiting for hands to do them.

Richard Nixon

First Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon

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American prosperity Political division

Speaker

Richard Nixon

Source

First Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1969 1960s 20th century

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Citation

Nixon, Richard. "First Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1969, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Legitimate strife in business should not be superseded by an enforced concession to the demands of combinations that have the power to destroy, nor should the people to be served lose the benefit of cheapness which usually results from wholesome competition. These aggregations and combinations frequently constitute conspiracies against the interests of the people, and in all their phases they are unnatural and opposed to our American sense of fairness.

Grover Cleveland

Second Inaugural Address of Grover Cleveland

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Monopoly Business competition Corporate power

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Grover Cleveland

Source

Second Inaugural Address of Grover Cleveland Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1893 1890s 19th century

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Citation

Cleveland, Grover. "Second Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1893, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.