Which Presidential Inaugural Address was Best? This question just came in from a fan of the National Archives: “Is there a consensus as to which presidential inaugural address was the best? I recognize that in this case “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and it may be more accurate to think of the top five rather than single one out.  Any advice would be appreciated.” Photo of President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivering his fourth Inaugural Address, 1/20/45. Help a fellow out.  Which Presidential inaugural addresses are at the top of your list?
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Which Presidential Inaugural Address was Best?

This question just came in from a fan of the National Archives:

“Is there a consensus as to which presidential inaugural address was the best? I recognize that in this case “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and it may be more accurate to think of the top five rather than single one out.  Any advice would be appreciated.”

Photo of President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivering his fourth Inaugural Address, 1/20/45.

Help a fellow out.  Which Presidential inaugural addresses are at the top of your list?

Source: blogs.archives.gov

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  1. siriusbonerr reblogged this from ourpresidents
  2. claytonstonecipher answered: I can’t remember his name but, it was hours long. also he was the first Indiana governor
  3. anthonypadovano answered: Can’t get much better than both Lincoln’s first and second, right?
  4. wizardblue reblogged this from ourpresidents
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  6. jaakkosantiago answered: not obomas
  7. pejmanyousefzadeh reblogged this from ourpresidents and added:
    Lincoln’s Second Inaugural would seem the obvious choice.
  8. grandmasquacks reblogged this from ourpresidents
  9. thetalkingsh0p answered: Lincolns 2nd
  10. smithacademyhistory reblogged this from ourpresidents
  11. the-invisible-gardener answered: Hoover
  12. smithacademyhistory answered: Lincoln’s First Inaugrual- “…better angels of our nature.” Pure poetry.
  13. maddnessisbliss reblogged this from ourpresidents
  14. pavedwithstars reblogged this from ourpresidents
  15. mrsjimgordon answered: President Kennedys… “Ask NOT!..”
  16. tecumsehtemple answered: Lincoln’s Second
  17. obitoftheday answered: Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural is a classic. William Henry Harrison’s because it was the longest, and probably killed him.
  18. upsimba answered: JFK
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