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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Citizen and state Civic duty American politics

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Richard Nixon

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Second Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1973 1970s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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

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