We recall in special times when we have stood briefly, but magnificently, united. In those times no prize was beyond our grasp.

Jimmy Carter

Inaugural Address of Jimmy Carter

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American unity Unity American politics

Speaker

Jimmy Carter

Source

Inaugural Address of Jimmy Carter Presidential inaugural address

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1977 1970s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Carter, James E. "Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1977, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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