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  2. George Wallace's 1963 Inaugural Address - Wikipedia

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    Following his election as governor of Alabama, George Wallace delivered an inaugural address on January 14, 1963 at the state capitol in Montgomery. [1] At this time in his career, Wallace was an ardent segregationist, and as governor he challenged the attempts of the federal government to enforce laws prohibiting racial segregation in Alabama's public schools and other institutions.

  3. Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address - Wikipedia

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    Written in a spirit of reconciliation toward the seceded states, Lincoln's inaugural address touched on several topics: first, a pledge to "hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the government"; second, a statement that the Union would not interfere with slavery where it existed; and third, a promise that while he would ...

  4. First inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt - Wikipedia

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    After the inaugural address, a woman by the name Sarah Love said "Any man who can talk like that in times like these is worthy of every ounce of support a true American has." [10] Love's quote is reflective of the popular sentiment felt for Roosevelt's dynamic, confident, and inspiring oratory.

  5. From John F. Kennedy to Ronald Reagan: A look at ... - AOL

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    Trump has reportedly said he plans to lean on the speaking styles of both President Kennedy and President Reagan for inspiration on his own inaugural address. Whether the president-elect speech is ...

  6. President Bill Clinton's first inauguration speech: Full text

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    He then launched into an inaugural address that focused on "American renewal." Read the full text of the speech below: My fellow citizens, today we celebrate the mystery of American renewal.

  7. President Barack Obama's first inauguration speech: Full text

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    The nation's first African-American president promised 'hope and change' during his campaign and his address focused on a 'new era of responsibility.' President Barack Obama's first inauguration ...

  8. Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address - Wikipedia

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    Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address on Saturday, March 4, 1865, during his second inauguration as President of the United States.At a time when victory over secessionists in the American Civil War was within days and slavery in all of the U.S. was near an end, Lincoln did not speak of happiness, but of sadness.

  9. Harry S. Truman's 1949 inaugural address - Wikipedia

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    Harry S. Truman's inaugural address, known as the Four Point Speech, was delivered by United States president Harry S. Truman, on Thursday, January 20, 1949. In a world only recently emerged from the shadow of World War II , in which freedom and human rights seemed under threat from many sides, this was Truman's response.