Non-intervention

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In the field of world policy I would dedicate this Nation to the policy of the good neighbor—the neighbor who resolutely respects himself and, because he does so, respects the rights of others.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

First Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Non-intervention American foreign policy Foreign policy International politics

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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First Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential inaugural address

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English

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1933 1930s 20th century

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Roosevelt, Franklin D. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1933, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Current Citation

Roosevelt, Franklin D. "First Inaugral Address: Washington, DC, March 4, 1933." Great Speeches, edited by John Grafton. Dover, 1999.

I would respect the rights of all nations, demanding equal respect for our own. If others depart from this rule in their dealings with us, we may be compelled to follow their precedent.

Ulysses S. Grant

First Inaugural Address of Ulysses S. Grant

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Non-intervention Reciprocity in politics

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Ulysses S. Grant

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First Inaugural Address of Ulysses S. Grant Presidential inaugural address

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1869 1860s 19th century

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Grant, Ulysses S. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1869, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

We have no disposition and we disclaim all right to meddle in disputes, whether internal or foreign, that may molest other countries, regarding them in their actual state as social communities, and preserving a strict neutrality in all their controversies.

Martin Van Buren

Inaugural Address of Martin van Buren

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Non-intervention Isolationism American foreign policy

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Martin Van Buren

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Inaugural Address of Martin van Buren Presidential inaugural address

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1837 1830s 19th century

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Van Buren, Martin. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1837, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

In all disputes between conflicting governments it is our interest not less than our duty to remain strictly neutral, while our geographical position, the genius of our institutions and our people, the advancing spirit of civilization, and, above all, the dictates of religion direct us to the cultivation of peaceful and friendly relations with all other powers.

Zachary Taylor

Inaugural Address of Zachary Taylor

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Non-intervention American foreign policy American politics

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Zachary Taylor

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Inaugural Address of Zachary Taylor Presidential inaugural address

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1849 1840s 19th century

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Taylor, Zachary. "Inaugural Address." 5 Mar. 1849, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Honoring the identity and the special heritage of each nation in the world, we shall never use our strength to try to impress upon another people our own cherished political and economic institutions.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

First Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Non-intervention American foreign policy

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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First Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential inaugural address

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1953 1950s 20th century

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Eisenhower, Dwight D. "First Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1953, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

We have cherished the policy of non-interference with affairs of foreign governments wisely inaugurated by Washington, keeping ourselves free from entanglement, either as allies or foes, content to leave undisturbed with them the settlement of their own domestic concerns.

William McKinley

First Inaugural Address of William McKinley

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Non-intervention Isolationism American foreign policy

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William McKinley

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First Inaugural Address of William McKinley Presidential inaugural address

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1897 1890s 19th century

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McKinley, William. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1897, Front of original Senate Wing, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

We ought to cherish a sacred regard for the independence of all nations, and never attempt to interfere in the domestic concerns of any unless this shall be imperatively required by the great law of self-preservation.

James Buchanan

Inaugural Address of James Buchanan

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Non-intervention Isolationism American foreign policy

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James Buchanan

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Inaugural Address of James Buchanan Presidential inaugural address

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1857 1850s 19th century

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Buchanan, James. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1857, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.