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Second Inaugural Address
Ulysses S. Grant · 4 March 1873
Grant's own speech delivered in 1873 upon beginning his second term as President of the United States.
Grant's own words delivered as he began his second presidential term.
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What it is
This is the text of Ulysses S. Grant's second inaugural address, delivered on 4 March 1873 as he began his second term as president. It is one of his official presidential works.
Why it matters
In this speech, Grant reflects on his first term, which was shaped by the aftermath of the Civil War and the readmission of former Confederate states to the Union. His words reveal his views on restoring harmony and his hopes for the future of American republicanism.
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- What does Grant's language about 'restoring harmony' suggest about the state of the country at the time?
- Why might Grant mention the civilized world 'tending toward republicanism'?
- What problems facing the nation might this speech not fully address?
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