There is every reason to believe that our system will soon attain the highest degree of perfection of which human institutions are capable, and that the movement in all its branches will exhibit such a degree of order and harmony as to command the admiration and respect of the civilized world.

James Monroe

Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe

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American democracy American experiment

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James Monroe

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Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

Time

1821 1820s 19th century

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Founding Father American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Monroe, James. "Second Inaugural Address." 5 Mar. 1821, House Chamber, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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