John Adams: Inaugural Address - Milestone Documents

John Adams: Inaugural Address

( 1797 ) Commentary by Richard Alan Ryerson, Ph.D.
  • “What other form of government, indeed, can so well deserve our esteem and love?” - Inaugural Address
  • “With this great example [of Washington] before me, with the sense and spirit … of the American people, pledged to support the Constitution of the United States, I entertain no doubt of its continuance in all its energy; and my mind is prepared … to support it to the utmost of my power.” - Inaugural Address
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