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William McKinley

William McKinley’s Second Inaugural Address

This entry is part 29 of 56 in the series Inaugural Addresses

My Fellow-Citizens: When we assembled here on the 4th of March, 1897, there was great anxiety with regard to our currency and credit. None exists now. Then our Treasury receipts were inadequate to meet the current obligations of the Government. Now they are sufficient for all public needs, and we have a surplus instead of [...]

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William McKinley

William McKinley’s First Inaugural Address

This entry is part 28 of 56 in the series Inaugural Addresses

Fellow-Citizens: In obedience to the will of the people, and in their presence, by the authority vested in me by this oath, I assume the arduous and responsible duties of President of the United States, relying upon the support of my countrymen and invoking the guidance of Almighty God. Our faith teaches that there is [...]

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