While he executes the laws with an impartial hand, shrinks from no proper responsibility, and faithfully carries out in the executive department of the Government the principles and policy of those who have chosen him, he should not be unmindful that our fellow-citizens who have differed with him in opinion are entitled to the full and free exercise of their opinions and judgments, and that the rights of all are entitled to respect and regard.

James K. Polk

Inaugural Address of James K. Polk

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American Presidency Minority rights

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James K. Polk

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Inaugural Address of James K. Polk Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1845 1840s 19th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Polk, James K. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1845, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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