We cannot learn from one another until we stop shouting at one another—until we speak quietly enough so that our words can be heard as well as our voices.

Richard Nixon

First Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon

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Political division American politics

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Richard Nixon

Source

First Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1969 1960s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Nixon, Richard. "First Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1969, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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