LAD #9: Jefferson's First Innaugural Address

In Jefferson's first Inaugural Address he recognizes that America is a country that is still growing. Jefferson looks forward to serving as President and thanks the people for their support. He says that if the country starts to fail him, he will look to the Constitution and wishes to continue with evergrowing prosperity. He strongly believed that the nation should stay whole and united through thick and thin, knowing that all problems that were overcome would only make the nation stronger. The country united was something sacred and should be kept and glorified. Political parties, stated Jefferson, would  not divide the principles and foundation that the United States was built upon. Jefferson spoke out against problems like slavery and lack of religious tolerance. He would try his hardest to avoid a war with Europe and stay neutral. He voiced his opinions on keeping good values and not letting the bad overpower them. Jefferson wraps up his address by saying that while in office, he will do his best to keep everybody's rights equal and just. He promotes agriculture and trade. Jefferson says that, to the best of his ability, he will do what is best for the nation.