America’s evolution across the centuries is captured in this volume of speeches delivered by each president upon being sworn into office.

This book presents every inaugural address delivered by every American president from George Washington to Donald Trump. With immortal quotes such as Thomas Jefferson’s “Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle” and John F. Kennedy’s “Ask not what your country can do for you,” you’ll find the speeches that have inspired, united, and fired up the American population as our nation’s leaders embark on their service to the public.