We are approaching the limits of what government alone can do. Our greatest need now is to reach beyond government, and to enlist the legions of the concerned and the committed. What has to be done, has to be done by government and people together or it will not be done at all.

Richard Nixon

First Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon

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Political theory American politics

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Richard Nixon

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First Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1969 1960s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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

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