As long as our Government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will; as long as it secures to us the rights of person and of property, liberty of conscience and of the press, it will be worth defending.

Andrew Jackson

First Inaugural Address of Andrew Jackson

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American experiment American politics

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Andrew Jackson

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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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