The American people have encountered together great dangers and sustained severe trials with success. They constitute one great family with a common interest.

James Monroe

First Inaugural Address of James Monroe

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Americans

Speaker

James Monroe

Source

First Inaugural Address of James Monroe Presidential inaugural address

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1817 1810s 19th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Monroe, James. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1817, Front steps, Old Brick Capitol, Washington, DC, USA.

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