The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 8 (of 9)

PART II.

INAUGURAL ADDRESSES AND MESSAGES.

INAUGURATION ADDRESS.--MARCH 4, 1801.

_Friends and Fellow Citizens_:--

Called upon to undertake the duties of the first executive office of our country, I avail myself of the presence of that portion of my fellow citizens which is here assembled, to express my grateful thanks for the favor with which they have been pleased...