LAD #7: Jefferson's First Inaugural Address

In Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address, he first states that he is extremely excited that the American people choose and looked towards him for guidance as a president. He stated that the task of leading the country was extremely overwhelming and that he would frequently look towards the constitution for guidance in his actions. He states “I shall find resources of wisdom, of virtue, and of zeal on which to rely under all difficulties.” He then goes on to talk about minorities and majorities, and how the American people have to unite with “one heart, and one mind.” He talks a lot about how the country is not a division between groups of people, but that it is one united country. He then goes on to talk about the principles of the United States government. He then talks about the preservation of the General Government, and the “encouragement of agriculture,” which he greatly supported. He then closes, by saying he is ready for the job, though he is ready to retire from it when time comes.