It was the remark of a Roman consul in an early period of that celebrated Republic that a most striking contrast was observable in the conduct of candidates for offices of power and trust before and after obtaining them, they seldom carrying out in the latter case the pledges and promises made in the former.

William Henry Harrison

Inaugural Address of William Henry Harrison

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Campaign promises Politics

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William Henry Harrison

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Inaugural Address of William Henry Harrison Presidential inaugural address

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Political speech

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English

Time

1841 1840s 19th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Harrison, William Henry. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1841, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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