Thomas Jefferson opened his first inaugural address by expressing his gratitude and honor to hold such an important position in the country that he had dedicated his life to helping to create. Later on in the speech, Jefferson encourages the strength of the constitution and urges the people to respect the document for protecting the rights of all citizens. He ensures that he will defend the constitution to the best of his ability during his presidency, but will also rely heavily on the support of the people and his administration to effectively lead the country. One of the most important aspects of Jefferson's address was the motivation for unification, despite the current state of divide between political parties. Furthermore, he acknowledges that his presidency will not be perfect, but he will do everything in his power to lead for the common good of the country. Jefferson pledges to dedicate the next four years of his life to serving his country and even makes the humble assurance that he will listen to the people and will even step down from his role if they deem it necessary, illustrating his whole-hearted belief in popular sovereignty.
Jefferson's inauguration speech reminded me of that of President Obama's because both addressed the importance of national unity and dedication to serving the country as a whole.
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