Looking back to it as a sacred instrument carefully and not easily framed; remembering that it was throughout a work of concession and compromise; viewing it as limited to national objects; regarding it as leaving to the people and the States all power not explicitly parted with, I shall endeavor to preserve, protect, and defend it by anxiously referring to its provision for direction in every action.

Martin Van Buren

Inaugural Address of Martin van Buren

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US Constitution

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Martin Van Buren

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Inaugural Address of Martin van Buren Presidential inaugural address

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1837 1830s 19th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Van Buren, Martin. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1837, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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