Our Nation can be strong abroad only if it is strong at home. And we know that the best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation.

Jimmy Carter

Inaugural Address of Jimmy Carter

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America as example American politics America

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Jimmy Carter

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Inaugural Address of Jimmy Carter Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1977 1970s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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

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