i look forward to the opportunity to reflect and further to assess. i hope with accuracy the circumstance of our times. i intend to give our new president my support, and i intend to work as a citizen. as i worked here in this office as president for the values this nation was founded to secure again. from the bottom of my heart, i want to express to you the gratitude i feel. thank you, fellowmean.

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solemnly swear. i am going to swear that you will faithfully execute the office of president of the united states faithfully execute. the office of president of the united states. and will to the best of your ability? well, to the best of my ability. preserve, protect and defend constitutionally. united states will protect and defend the constitution of the united states. so help you god. so help me god god. vice johnson at a the speaker,

nancy justice. president eisenhower. vice president. nixon. president truman. reverend. clergy. elitism. we observe today not a victory of 40, but a celebration of freedom symbolizing an end as well. a beginning signify renewal as well as change. for am fallen before you and almighty god the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly century and three quarters ago. the world very different now for me and holds the mortal hand. the power to abolish all forms human poverty at all forms of human life.

and yet same revolutionary belief for which are all despite are still at issue around the globe. the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of god. we dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution left word go forth from this time and place to friend and foe alike that the torch been passed to a generation of americans born in this century tempered by war discipline, and by a hard and bitter peace. proud our nation heritage and to witness or remain a slow

undoing. although human rights which this nation has always been committed and or which we are committed today at home and around the world. that every nation. no. whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall any price bear any burden, make any hard here, support any friend, our oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. this march, we pledge more to those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share.

we pledge the loyalty of faithful friend, united is little. we cannot do in a host of cooperative divided. is that all we can do? all we do not meet a powerful challenge at all and split asunder to those new states whom we welcome to the ranks of the free, we pledge our word that one form of colonial shall not have passed away, merely be replaced by a far more iron tyranny. we shall not always expect to find them supporting our view, but we shall always hope to find them strongly. their own freedom. and to remember that the past, those who foolishly thought our by riding the back of the tiger

ended up in of. those people in the hudson villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of man's misery. we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves for whatever period is required, not because the communists be doing it, not because, we think their vote might be coordinated right. if any free society cannot help the many who are poor. it save the few who are rich rich. who are just a republic south of our border. we offer a special pledge to convert our good words in a good deed and new alliance for

progress to a free man and free government. in casting off the chains of poverty but then peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression, not subversion. anywhere in the americas and. let every other power know that there's ever an interim the matter of its own out. to that assembly of sovereign state. the united nations, our last, best hope in an age, the instruments of war have borrowed. they the instruments of peace. we renew pledge of support to

prevent it from becoming merely a forum for invective to strengthen its shield of the new in the weak, and to enlarge the area in which it may run. finally, that those nations who would make them our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request that both sides begin anew the quest peace. they owe the dark hours of destruction unleashed by dying in gaul. all humanity and planned or accidental self-destruction. we dare not amp them with weakness. only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain. beyond doubt that they will never be employed. but neither can.

great and or groups of nations take comfort from our present. both sides overburdened by the of modern weapons. both rightly alarmed by the steady spread of the deadly atom, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror. then stay the hand of mankind. final war. so let us anew. remember on both sides that stability is not a sign of weakness and sincerity is always subject to proof. let us never negotiate out of fear. but us never fear to negotiate negotiate. let sides explore what problems unite us. instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.

let both sides the first time formulate their it. and precise proposal for the inspection and of arms and the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations. let both side seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors together. let us explore the stars. conquer the desert, eradicate disease. cap the ocean depth and encourage arts and commerce. let both sides unite hate in all corners of the earth. the command of i say to undo the heavy burden and, let the oppressed go free and if a rich

man of may back the jungle of suspicion. let both sides join in creating a new endeavor not a new balance of power, but a new world of law where the strong just and the weak secure and peace preserved. all this will not be finished in the first 100 days, nor will it be finished in the first 1000 days? nor in the light of this, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. but let us begin. in your hand. my fellow citizens, more than mine. well, read the final success or

failure of our since this country was founded. each generation of has been summoned to give testimony to international loyalty the graves of. young americans who answered call to service. so around the globe now the trumpet summons us again. now do they call to bear arms? the arms need now to the call to battle, though in battle we are on a call to the burden of a twilight struggle year in and year out, rejoicing in hope, ancient and tribulation, a struggle against common enemies. the man tyranny, poverty disease and war itself. can we forge against these

enemies a grand and global alliance north and south, east and west that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind. will you join that historic effort. in the long of the world? only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. i do not shrink from this responsibility. i welcome it. i do not believe that any of us would exchange places with, any other people or any other generation. the energy, the faith the devotion. which we bring to this endeavor.

we light our and all who serve it. and the glow from that fire can truly light the world and all my fellow americans ask not what your country can for you and what can do for your country. my fellow of the world, if not, what america will do for you. but what together we can do for the freedom of man. finally whether you are citizen of america or, citizens of the world. ask of us here a theme high standard of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you

with a good conscience. only sure reward with history. the final judge of these. let us go forth to lead the land. love asking his blessing and his. but knowing that here on earth god's work must truly be our own.