LAD #9: Jefferson's First Inaugural Address

In the beginning of Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address he first thanks the American people and expresses his gratitude in being voted as President. He also acknowledges the difficulty of the job he has taken on but promises to do the best he possibly can and that he was ready to take on the role as President. He goes on to stress his desire for the country to succeed and move forward in the next few years which can be done with the aid of the American people as well as the Constitution. He claims that America will continue to be the strongest nation in the world while maintaining it's sense of security and improving itself for the future. Jefferson declares that he wants to stay away from the issues plaguing Europe and remain uninvolved. In essence, he would follow the guidelines of a Republican government in order to retain the strength and stability of the government that presently was in place. Following the basis of a Republican government would aid America in reaching its goals and bettering itself for the future. He concludes, yet again acknowledging the difficult task that lies before him but promises to learn from his mistakes and lead America in being the best that it can be for he is there to serve the country.