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Summary:
When Thomas Jefferson was accepted into presidency he wrote his first Inaugural Address. This address took place on March 4, 1801. In this address Jefferson accepts the duties he has been given and thanks the people for giving him this privilege and opportunity. He realizes it is a huge responsibility to become president of a rising nation, and says he will put in all that he can to help his country. When i doubt he will turn to the constitution for wisdom, guidance, and support.
Jefferson talks about how the people of the country will live under the constitution and follow what it says. He realizes that the government is run by the majority, but the needs of the minority must be heard as well. He strongly believes in freedom of expression, he states that those who do not have the same beliefs as the Federalists will be untouched and there beliefs will be accepted. Although some critics believe that a republic is weak, he believes it is the strongest of them all because it has support from the people. He vows to restore peace and harmony to the United States and believes that the nation should move forward with courage and confidence for their new republican government.
He is a strong believer in equal and exact justice to all men. He also believes in preservation of the general government and right of an election by the people. Some of his other beliefs include a well disciplined militia and honest payment of debts. These are some of his main principals and they would bring the nation into revolutions and reformation.
At the end of his address he asks the people to forgive him when he makes mistakes and he asks them for there trust and confidence in him as their leader. He says that he will step down as president when he feels he has done all he can for the nation, as did George Washington. Lastly he says he can bring peace and prosperity to the nation.
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