In our whole system, national and State, we have shunned all the defects which unceasingly preyed on the vitals and destroyed the ancient Republics.

James Monroe

Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe

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American democracy American experiment

Speaker

James Monroe

Source

Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe Presidential inaugural address

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1821 1820s 19th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Monroe, James. "Second Inaugural Address." 5 Mar. 1821, House Chamber, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world?

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Current Citation

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