That was George Washington's second inaugural speech in 1793. Click on the "Second George Washington Inaugural Speech" link below to read it. George Washington's 2nd inaugural address was the shortest in history.
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George Washington's second inaugural speech, given in 1793, is the shortest inaugural address speech on record, just 135 words.
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Washington urged Congress to add a bill of rights to the Constitution that would express "a reverence for the characteristic rights of freemen and a regard for the public harmony…" Although not required by the Constitution, every president since Washington has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address.
US President Lincoln made it clear in his second inaugural address that he believed both sides of the war shared the blame for tragedy caused by the war. His early ideas concerning reunited the Union when the war was over was to be fair and generous. Unlike the Radical Republicans who sought revenge against the South.
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William Henry Harrison served the shortest time in office as President of the United States. He was the 9th President of the U.S., serving from March 4, 1841 until his death on April 4, 1841.