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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 President Jefferson's Inaugural Speech

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02151 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Broadside Date: 4 March 1805 Pagination: 1 p. : silk Height: 53.2 cm, Width: 34.1 cm Order a Copy

President Jefferson's inaugural speech, given after his official reelection in 1805: "Mr. Jefferson appeared in the Chamber of the United States Senate, where his reelection was declated, and the necessary oath administered to him." Printed on silk by True and Parks, Washington.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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