In administering the laws of Congress I shall keep steadily in view the limitations as well as the extent of the Executive power, trusting thereby to discharge the functions of my office without transcending its authority.

Andrew Jackson

First Inaugural Address of Andrew Jackson

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Executive power American Presidency American politics

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Andrew Jackson

Source

First Inaugural Address of Andrew Jackson Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1833 1830s 19th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Jackson, Andrew. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1833, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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