Inaugural Speeches Past

Executive Oath of Office: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” —United States Constitution, Article II, Section 1, Clause 8
Speeches made by newly elected presidents reflect the country's times and visions for America's future. Watch and listen to collected inaugural addresses made since Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived at the White House amid the depths of the Great Depression more than three-quarters of a century ago HERE
transcripts from 1 to 43 HERE