George w Quote by Nick Offerman

I would like to see whoever is our next president dedicate a significant part of their inaugural address to this challenge. We have to…

— Jay Inslee

“At the supreme moment of victory they cheered their Father Abraham, the man who, after a shaky start in office, learned how to command…

— James L. Swanson

A great presidential address - Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Truman's Farewell Address, Kennedy's Inaugural Address - has the power to inspire.

— Steve Rushin

“Washington is the only President to be elected unanimously – not once, but twice.”

— Charles River Editors

“There was a burst of applause when George Washington entered and walked to the dais. More applause followed on the appearance of Thomas Jefferson,…

— David McCullough

“Isn't it the single most quintessentially American gesture, this declaration of independence? To say you are different from other Americans is to say what…

— Christopher Hacker

“One of my favorite lines from an inaugural address is this—I wonder if you remember who said it? “How can we love our country…

— David McCullough

State of the Union addresses are supposed to be a high mark of sorts for a president. The president has the nation's attention as…

— Harry Enten

Inaugural speeches are supposed to be huge and stirring. Presidents haul our heroes onstage, from George Washington to Martin Luther King Jr. George W.…

— John Dickerson

“After witnessing the inauguration ceremonies, I am compelled to state how deeply grateful and infinitely thankful and eternally blessed I am to and by…

— R. Alan Woods

Throughout American history our presidents have invoked our nation's founding fathers. This is particularly true of recent presidents.

— Paul Kengor

“He signed the letter: George Washington Gale Ferris.”

— Erik Larson