The shortest inaugural address in history?
The shortest inaugural address in history?
The 2nd inaugural speech by George Washington.
Monday, March 4, 1793
Senate Chamber of Congress Hall in Philly.
That's upstairs in the picture.
intersection of Chestnut and 6th Streets
For 10 years the House and Senate met here.
July 9, 1790 - May 14, 1800
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135 words - 2nd inaugural speech shortest of all time
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Fellow Citizens:
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I am again called upon by the voice of my country to execute the functions of its Chief Magistrate. When the occasion proper for it shall arrive, I shall endeavor to express the high sense I entertain of this distinguished honor, and of the confidence which has been reposed in me by the people of united America.
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Previous to the execution of any official act of the President the Constitution requires an oath of office. This oath I am now about to take, and in your presence:
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That if it shall be found during my administration of the Government I have in any instance violated willingly or knowingly the injunctions thereof, I may (besides incurring constitutional punishment) be subject to the upbraidings of all who are now witnesses of the present solemn ceremony.
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End of quote.
Our Cincinattus.
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