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What does a president say at the very moment the job begins? George Washington, in 1789, says no event could have caused him greater anxiety than the call to office. He admits his limits, offers a prayer, and refuses a salary.
This book gathers the inaugural addresses of United States presidents, from Washington's first in 1789 to George W. Bush's second in 2005. Each was written for one occasion, to say what principles would guide the coming term. You hear Jefferson plead for unity, Lincoln argue for the Union, Franklin Roosevelt call for action, and Kennedy turn the question around.
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- 1Washington sets the pattern with humility and prayerFree
- 2Adams and Jefferson defend the Republic against faction
- 3Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe test the young nation
- 4Jackson, Van Buren, and Harrison argue over limits of power
- 5Polk, Taylor, Pierce, and Buchanan trust compromise to hold the Union
- 6Lincoln pleads for the Union, then for mercy
- 7Grant, Hayes, and Garfield face Reconstruction and the ballot
- 8Reform and fairness become the cause from Cleveland to Wilson
- 9War and Depression push presidents toward action
- 10Cold War and modern presidents set a global purpose
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Washington sets the pattern with humility and prayer
The first address, in 1789, opens with worry instead of triumph. Washington says no event could have caused him greater anxiety than the call to office. He admits he has no experience in civil administration and asks the people to forgive any mistake.
He turns to prayer and credits providence for the peaceful joining of the states. He argues that a free government must rest on honest private morality. On policy he holds back and leaves amendments to Congress. He also declines any salary and asks only that the office's actual expenses be covered.
His second address, in 1793, is just two short paragraphs. He says he takes the oath again and accepts blame if he knowingly breaks the Constitution. The first president shows that the office begins with humility, trust, and a promise to be held to account.
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- LengthAbout 117,000 words
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Questions about Discorsi inaugurali dei Presidenti degli Stati Uniti
What are the United States presidents' inaugural speeches about?
They are the addresses presidents give when taking the oath of office. Each states the principles the president promises to follow, so together they show changing views on union, liberty, the limits of government, the economy, and America's place in the world.
Which presidents appear in this collection?
The collection runs in order from George Washington's first address in 1789 to George W. Bush's second in 2005. Many presidents appear twice, and some, such as Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, and Kennedy, are represented by addresses people still quote.
What is an inaugural address?
An inaugural address is the speech a president gives on taking the oath of office. It sets out goals and principles for the coming term and speaks to the whole country, not only to lawmakers or party supporters.
Why are some of the speeches so brief?
Length varied with the president and the moment. Washington's second address and Franklin Roosevelt's fourth are only a few paragraphs, written for wartime or for simplicity, while others set out detailed programs. The variety lets you hear many different styles.
What is the main message across all these speeches?
The recurring message is that free government depends on its citizens. Presidents ask for trust, patience, and shared effort, and they keep returning to union, fairness, honest elections, peace, and the limits of power.
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United States. Presidents. United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches. Library of Alexandria, 2026, libraryofalexandria.com/products/united-states-presidents-inaugural-speeches.
United States. Presidents. (2026). United States presidents' inaugural speeches. Library of Alexandria. https://libraryofalexandria.com/products/united-states-presidents-inaugural-speeches
United States. Presidents. United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches. Library of Alexandria, 2026. https://libraryofalexandria.com/products/united-states-presidents-inaugural-speeches.
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