On Monday the nation witnessed the second inauguration of
President Barack Obama. The catch phrase
from the address according to MSN is “The possibilities are limitless.”
Presidential inaugurations, whether first or second, have
embodied the spirit of the United States.
They have lifted the ideas of Americans and set the course for the
direction of the country.
Thomas Jefferson looked to unify the nation after a divisive
election:
"Every difference of opinion is not a
difference of principle. We have called by different names brethren of the same
principle. We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists. If there be any
among us who would wish to dissolve this Union or to change its republican
form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error or
opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it."- March
4, 1801
Abraham Lincoln reminded the country of our need to heal
during his second inauguration as the Civil War was coming to and end:
"With malice toward none, with charity
for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us
strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds, to care
for him who have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all
which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with
all nations." – March 4, 1865
Ronald
Reagan, in his first address, focused on the economic issues plaguing the
country. He looked to inspire and
motivate the people.
"My fellow citizens, our nation is
poised for greatness. We must do what is right and do it with all our might.
Let history say of us, ‘Those were the golden years — when the American Revolution
was reborn, when freedom gained new life, when America reached for her best.’”
– January 20, 1981
Every president since Jefferson has tried to communicate the
idea that America’s best days are ahead of us.
We are always striving to be something better than what we are today. It is part of the idea of being an
American. I like to think each of us as
individuals and as a country are always trying to improve ourselves and our
nation. We want to leave the world a
better place for the generations that follow.
Please find a favorite quote of yours from an American
president and share it in your comment.
Please explain why you chose the quote and what it means to you.
Wes- "Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort."
ReplyDeleteBy Franklin D. Roosevelt
I chose this quote because of how much I beleive it is true. It is like how we love to do something where we reach our goal and do things that make others feel happy. We also love to think outside the box and come up with ways for the future to continue. This means to me that you are happy when you accomplish something and grow with more creativity.
Tomas- "Ask not your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."- JFK. I like that quote becuase there are a lot of people who only care for themselves. Those are not the good kind of people. Volunteers for certain foundations or events are good people. But the people that are the greatest people, are the people that are out there risking thier loves for their country.
ReplyDeleteRyan- " I must study politics and war that my sons have the liberty to study mathematics and philosophy
ReplyDelete-John Adams
I like this quote because it shows our struggle as a nation. It shows how hard we have worked in order to have freedom.
Grace- "Whatever you are, be a good one."
ReplyDelete-Abraham Lincoln
I like this quote because I interpret it as excepting diversity. It doesn't matter what religion you belong to or your skin color or anything just that you are good person, regardless of race or beliefs.
Thomas B.- "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
ReplyDelete-John F. Kennedy
I know Tomas already has this one, but it is one of the only quotes I know. It means that you shouldn't expect anything to benefit you if you don't put any work into it, because nobody will benefit if we just sit at home and keep expecting something to happen.
Andoni-I actualy have two quotes
ReplyDeleteI do not like broccoli. And I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm President of the United States and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli.
George H. W. Bush
I chose this quote because people usually think that the president is a perfect person.The president almost has to be perfect in our minds. This quote shows that a president is a normal person.
My second quote is
If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress.Barack Obama
I chose this quote because it is something that we all will come across one day. It means that if you believe you are doing the right thing you should not listen to what others tell you, you just keep on going until you succeed.
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ReplyDeleteKeelie: First, there are a lot of wise quotes from presidents. Every man has something good to say, but I like this one from Abraham Lincoln. "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." I really think that is true. I like that because it makes you think about all the different cultures, races, and everything else that makes us unique. I chose it because it also makes you think of all the problems in America. I want to ignore those things, but I can't. We all need to help diminish the problems, but they may never be gone. Even when we fall, at least we can say we tried.
ReplyDeleteNate:
ReplyDeleteIn the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
-Abraham Lincoln
I chose this quote because it really tells you to make the best of your time on Earth, while you still can. Do something memorable, because you don't have forever.
Bailie- My favorite quote by an American president is:
ReplyDelete"How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg." -Abraham Lincoln
It is my favorite quote from an American president because people can say what they want, but it doesn't necessarily make it true.
Nathaniel- I personally have 2 favorite quotes from presidents.
ReplyDeleteBut what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in other people, and do our best to help them find their own grace. That's what I strive to do, that's what I pray to do every day.
-Barack Obama
We were created by God, on purpose, for a purpose. Some people were born to help others find their own strengths. I think this one explanation of what this quote means.
Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have.
-Ronald Reagen
When there is a will there is a way. The quote actually tells in a way of how America was formed. People slowly gained the will to fight, and nothing could stop them. Nothing can stop a man's perseverance, will, or moral. Nothing.
Hayley:
ReplyDeleteSpeak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
-Theodore Roosevelt
I like this quote because Theodore Roosevelt is my all time favorite president. He was a really good leader. This quote shows that you don't need to talk loud to be heard. If you carry a big stick it shows you mean business and people won't cross you.
Adriana:
ReplyDeleteA man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.
~Richard Nixon~
I chose this quote because if you stay with your dream and you never give up you could accomplish it. But if you just give up on it and say that you cant accomplish your dream then you wont.
Lauryn:
ReplyDeleteA friend is someone who has the same enemies as you.
~Abraham Lincoln
I picked this quote because it shows that if you are good friends than you have a lot in common. And that you guys share thoughts. I also really like Abraham Lincoln
Nikita Rubocki-
ReplyDelete"Let us resolve to be the masters, not the victims, of our history, controlling our own destiny without giving way to blind suspicions and emotions."
-John F. Kennedy
I chose this quote because it is important that we remember our history and control what happens instead of just letting stupid suspicions control our destiny. To me it means that we should control what happens to us and that we shouldn't let others control us.
Lily-
ReplyDeleteNever let your head hang down. Never givve up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines.
~Richard Nixon~
I chose this quote because if you give up you will never be able to accomplish anything in life. It's ok if you fail at once but giving up and not trying won't do anything. You can occomplish ur dreams if you never give up.
Megan- I destroy my enemies when I make them friends. -Abraham Lincoln I chose this quote because I found it very inspiring. Usually we talk about just getting rid of enemies. This reminds us to be open-minded and be Christ-like in our actions. I really like this quote. I hope everyone one day can live by this.
ReplyDeletePatrick-"ask not of what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country." I chose tho quote because it says be the change you want to have, not just lay around and do nothing. We are becoming lazy and we need to ask our self the same question he did.
ReplyDeleteRaquel-"A pen is certainly an excellent instrument to fix a man's attention and to inflame his ambition."
ReplyDelete- John Adams The reason I chose this quote is because well it's really true and sometimes I guess we overlook what small things get us there to reach our goal in life.
Todd- Well done is better than well said.
ReplyDelete-Benjamin Franklin
I choose this quote, it means to me: Don’t be a talker, be a doer. These are good words to live by, we should all be doing!
Aubrie-Do I think faith will be an important part of being a good president? Yes, I do.
ReplyDeleteGeorge W. Bush
I choose this quote because you need God to do any thing in life. In the Bible it says...I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me...as President of the United State you have to have strength. The only way you will have strength is if you believe in God and he gives it to you.
Sydney-
ReplyDeleteThe glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.
--Thomas Jefferson
I chose this quote because it really shows that he was not in it for the money and how gracious he was.
Justin-
ReplyDeleteA house divided against itself cannot stand- Abraham Lincoln
I like this quote because Abraham Lincoln was involved in the Civil War and he knew that i f the United Stated stayed divided against each other that it would not survive.
Luke-My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. -John F. Kennedy
ReplyDeleteYes,I realize Patrick chose this too. I love this quote because we always want changes in the government. People say they hate Obama and other presidents. What we dont realize is that all the presidents, from Washington to Obama, just want what is best for our country. While we are complaining about what thier doing wrong, the president thinks "Would you like it better in Africa?" We are in the most developed country in the world. The USA has done its job. Yet we refuse to pay back the Government's kindness.
Petie-Honesty Is the first chapter in the book of wisdom
ReplyDelete-Thomas Jefferson
I liked this quote a lot because it defines success in the world and in the economy. Not only that but Thomas hit it right on the head, and after all he is one of the most intelligent american man!
Iasbel- "Speak softly and carry a big stick."-Theodore Roosevelt. This is my favorite presidential quote because, He says that you can have a convoration with someone and be civilized not needing to scream and yell at each other. If the person you are talking to becomes agressive, you are prepared to fight back. The quote also reminds me of the gun laws the current president is trying to pass, because people who want to carry firearms dont need to use them but they want to be prepared to fight back as well.
ReplyDeleteReed- My favorite quote ever said by a president would have to be....
ReplyDelete" What ever you are be a good one." -Abe Lincoln
I chose this quote because it says that if you are a teacher, Football player, or even a Ping Pong Player you can be the best you can be and never give up on what you believe in.
-Natalie
ReplyDelete-A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is defeated when he quits.- Richard Nixon
I chose this quote because it says that you should never quit doing something that you love. If you get defeated at a sport, don't give up, because that is when you are really finished.
Liam~~~ (Late, sorry Mr. Grant)
ReplyDelete"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."
~JFK
I chose this quote because it says that we should not live like pigs and expect the country to do everything for us. We should all take part in our country and then and only then can we expect the country to pay us back. This quote speaks to me because it always reminds me to help out the community, in other simple words this quote modivates me.
Rylie: (Sorry it's late, I just forgot to press publish)
ReplyDelete"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."
- Abraham Lincoln.
I chose this quote because it stood out most to me and my favorite President is Abraham Lincoln because he got through one of the most notorious battles the United States has ever gone through. He led all America to freedom. This quote means, to me, that it is better to be called a fool then make yourself look like one.
John-My favorite quote was from John F. Kenedy. He said to forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. This quote means that if you no someone that harmed you. You can always forgive him, but never forget thaeir names because of all the bad things they have done to you. This quote means to me what the meaning is of the quote what I just said above.
ReplyDeleteNekane-We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came.
ReplyDeleteJohn F. Kennedy
i like this quote because i love the ocean and this just reminds me of it i have always known this qoute and i love it.
Liza- "There is nothing to fear, but fear itself."
ReplyDelete-Teddy Roosevelt.
I like this quote because it reminds me that everything we are afraid of on this earth is just an illusion. Everything that we are worried about now, isn't going to mean anything when we are in the afterlife. People these days are so worried about clothes and furniture. It's not going to matter afterwords.
Claire-"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."
ReplyDelete-JFK
I like this quote because it means you have to contribute by voting, getting involved with issues important to your community and country, and serve your country.