Inaugural Addresses Podcast

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All the Presidents' inaugural addresses, from Washington to Biden.

  1. 03/16/2021

    Andrew Johnson's Address Upon Assuming the Office of President - April 17, 1865

    In this episode, Johnson says it's too soon after Lincoln's assassination for him to think about specific policies, but he's always done what he thought was right, and he plans to continue doing so.

  2. 03/05/2021

    Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address - March 4, 1865

    Lincoln sees God's hand at work, even in the midst of war. He discusses how things got to this point, and hopes for an end to the war, with healing for the nation afterward.

  3. 02/20/2021

    Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address - March 4, 1861

    With the country on the brink of civil war, Lincoln appeals to his fellow citizens to slow down, think things through, and keep the United States united.

  4. 01/05/2021

    James Buchanan's Inaugural Address - March 4, 1857

    James Buchanan hopes the issue of slavery is settled, and that we can stop talking about it and focus on more pressing matters, like settling the territories and defending California from possible enemy attacks.

  5. 12/29/2020

    Franklin Pierce's Inaugural Address - March 4, 1853

    Franklin Pierce doesn't really want to be president, but he thinks America is great, and should keep growing and becoming greater, and he has some ideas on how to do that. Also, slavery is perfectly Constitutional, and he hopes everyone can be okay with that.

  6. 06/24/2020

    Millard Fillmore's Message to Congress - July 10, 1850

    In this short message on the death of Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore pays his respects, and asks Congress to help him as he begins his presidency.

  7. 06/15/2020

    Zachary Taylor's Inaugural Address - March 5, 1849

    Zachary Taylor takes his cues from history, from the Constitution, and from Congress. He wants to represent everybody, and basically not shake things up too much.

  8. 05/17/2020

    James K. Polk's Inaugural Address - March 4, 1845

    James K. Polk is all about that Union. Regarding slavery, we just have to agree to disagree, so we can stay united. Let's not make it an issue. Also, to the world, don't mess with Texas: it's a State now. Plus! Finances!

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All the Presidents' inaugural addresses, from Washington to Biden.

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    2019 - 2021
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