The greatest honor history can bestow is the title of peacemaker. This honor now beckons America—the chance to help lead the world at last out of the valley of turmoil, and onto that high ground of peace that man has dreamed of since the dawn of civilization.

Richard Nixon

First Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon

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Peace

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Richard Nixon

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First Inaugural Address of Richard Nixon Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

Time

1969 1960s 20th century

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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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