thomas jefferson's prayer for the nation. almighty god who has given us this would lend for our heritage, we humbly beseech the that we may always prove ourselves people my full of thy favor and glad to do thy will. bless our land with honorable ministry, sound learning and pure manners. save us from violence, discord and confusion should from pride and arrogance and from every evil way. defend our liberties and fashion into one united people the multitude brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. now with thy spirit and wisdom from those whom in thy name we entrust the authority of government that there may be justice and peace at home and through obedience to thy law we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. our hearts with thankfulness and suffer our -- i was thomas jefferson's prayer.

that was thomas jefferson's prayer. suffer not our trust and need to fail, we will not fail, we cannot fail. we are all in this together. our nation is counting on us to band together and solve these problems and get this done. i have said before god hassell vaccinated each of you to your positions in leadership and act of providence that you have been placed in your specific roles in this specific moment at this historic time at the 250-year inflex -- inflection point in the greatest history of the world. we are witnesses to the providence that spared president trump from the assassin's bullet. and to the new coalition of americans that has risen from creed, color and cull did he sack who want us to put america first. people are asking for a rebuilt middle class and strong goredders and strong military and we can deliver that. these objectives don't have an r or d but have u.s.a. that's what we are about. and just in a few moments we are going to take an oath, the same one oath for one nation and under the banner of on

i'll be looking to see if he uses language such as thomas jefferson did in 1801. after a very vitriolic campaign where we really had for the first time the two first political parties in the united states going at each other hammer and tongs, john adams, the incumbent federalist president against thomas jefferson's party, called the democratic-republicans and famously at that 1801 inauguration, thomas jefferson said, we're all federalists. we're all democratic-republicans. in other words, let's all come together. let's put parties and politics and partizanship and polarization aside. now, that didn't happen. we have to say. but it was a nice thought. it was nice to call people to unity. and i would like to see that come from donald trump. barbara perry is a presidential expert, and she'll be watching the inaugural address, as we all will be. thk you, barbara, for joining us. thank you. coming up, sports arenas usually come with an influx of cash, but why? philadelphia's chinatown worried it would be destroyed if a new complex moved in. and we head to california to

everything of debris", we have no evidence that this prayer was written or delivered by thomas jefferson. ultimately it seems unlikely that jefferson would've composed or delivered a public prayer of this sort.". sort of fitting that mike johnson would begin his new term as speaker by rewriting history, after all, rewriting history is one of mike johnson's top legislative priorities. until about a week ago, it seemed like an open question whether or not mike johnson would be able to remain speaker of the house just before congress left washington for the holidays. president-elect trump and his copresident, elon musk, whipped hard-line republicans and will revolt against johnson's plan to fund the government in the new year. forcing democrats to bail mike johnson out at the last minute. but then, earlier this week, donald trump endorsed mike johnson to be speaker of the house, and last night, just ahead of today's vote, johnson demonstrated his fealty to trump by promising to follow through on one of trump's biggest priorities in the new congress to rewrite history about january 6th. you

thomas jefferson was, of course, a republican. he was he was vice president while john adams was president. and he does a lot of stuff that borders on treason. if there had actually been a declaration of war against france, some of his behavior behind the scenes would have counted. but of particular note, in 1798, he hated the alien and sedition acts. and as some of the prosecutions did begin to take up, especially in the south, he and james madison drafted the virginia and kentucky resolutions. now the ordering of this and their involvement is quite important. so thomas jefferson drafted the kentucky resolution first and sent it to an ally in kentucky who then moderated the language and got it passed. no problem, james madison wrote the virginia declaration or virginia resolution, and it was more moderate than jefferson's draft and their their friends shared it with jefferson and jefferson inserted a clause that said that the states could declare laws to be null and void. they didn't tell madison that they had inserted this claus

i told them you don't know how old thomas jefferson was that she was in his 30s. thirty-three years old. he not only wrote the declaration of independence, he invented the swivel chair while he was writing the declaration of independence because he felt like he needed it to think. that is the swivel chair we sit in today. benjamin franklin who is one of the cosigners the franklin stove and remedy to the cove, what do we say today? that is for the technocrats. it belongs to the technocracy. that is actually something you cannot do and if you dare to do it in fail, we will punish you for it. and, so, part of the journey that i've taken is one where i have taken calculated risks, i have not succeeded every time, but i have succeeded more times than i have failed. i want to create a country where every kid has the space and self-confidence to actually be able to do the same thing. it sounds like it's a different topic, but it is not really. an inner animal spirit in the heart of the american soul that has been domesticated or tamed. by this new cancer that penalizes t

jefferson. >> it was originally utilized as the official white house dining room during the days of thomas jefferson. >> there is a particular feeling in the green room, to me, of jefferson, when he used that as his kind of everyday dining room, where he had his round table. he did all the talking, of course he did all the talking. i can imagine him with thomas paine. thomas paine dined there with him. that's where most of his dinners took place, a relatively small, always political, but people did come to call. he was famous for having these meals where he invited everybody he knew who was brilliant to come to the white house and have these incredible dinners. president kennedy said in the east room in 1962, when he had the nobel prize winners from all of the americas, and he said, never has so much talent been assembled in the white house at one time, except when thomas jefferson dined here alone. the furnishings of the room are of that era. they were american furniture about 1800 to 1810. that's right in the jefferson terms that these pieces would've been made in his era, if they weren't in the w

thomas jefferson said, the people are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberties and down the years. abraham lincoln renewed this american article of faith, asking is there any better way or equal hope in the world? i intend next monday next to a request of the speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate the privilege of appearing before the congress to share with former colleagues and, with you with the american people my views on the priority business of the nation and solicit your views and their views. and may i say to the speaker and the others if i could meet with you right after this remarks, i would appreciate it. even though this late in an election. there is no we can go forward, fix up together and no way anybody can win except by serving the people urgent needs. we cannot stand still or slip. we must go forward now. together for the peoples, the governments of all friendly nations. and i hope that could encompass the whole world. i pledge an uninterrupted, sincere search for peace. america will remains strong and uni

thomas jefferson said, the people are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberties and down the years. abraham lincoln renewed this american article of faith, asking is there any better way or equal hope in the world? i intend next monday next to a request of the speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate the privilege of appearing before the congress to share with former colleagues and, with you with the american people my views on the priority business of the nation and solicit your views and their views. and may i say to the speaker and the others if i could meet with you right after this remarks, i would appreciate it. even though this late in an election. there is no we can go forward, fix up together and no way anybody can win except by serving the people urgent needs. we cannot stand still or slip. we must go forward now. together for the peoples, the governments of all friendly nations. and i hope that could encompass the whole world. i pledge an uninterrupted, sincere search for peace. america will remains strong and uni

for listeners at home, thomas jefferson was president of the senate in 1800 when they approved to use the capitol building as a church grounds. and when he wrote his letter about separation of church and state, he attended a church service within the next several days in the capitol building. other than that, god bless america -- host: alright, i will put you on pause as we watch the president and the president-elect. host: so now loaded into the beast, as it's commonly known as, the president and the president-elect heading to the u.s. capitol to the start of inauguration ceremonies in just a little while from now. we will let you watch the cars roll out. as we do that, we go to malory, who is in virginia, democrats line. hello. caller: hi, thank you. i just wanted to thing c-span -- i just wanted to say thank you, c-span, for hosting today's inauguration ceremony. i am just hoping for a peaceful transfer of power today, like everyone else's hoping for. and also really hoping that people recognize today as martin luther king jr. day, and that hopefully president-elect trump will make

it is said that president adam's last words were thomas jefferson still survives.it is a long way between grand rapids, michigan, plains georgia, but distances have a way of vanishing when measured in values rather than miles. because of our shared values that jimmy and i respected each other as adversaries even before we cherished one another as dear friends. this is not to say that jimmy never got under my skin, it has there ever been a group of politicians that didn't do that to one another? during our 1976 contest, jimmy knew my political vulnerabilities and successfully pointed them out. i didn't like it about little could i know that the outcome of that 1976 election would bring about one of my deepest and most enduring friendships. in summer of 1981 the two of us found ourselves together again this time aboard air force one bound for the funeral of the great peacemaker and marsha. --anwar sadat two presidents in a room is one too many. frankly, i wondered how awkward that long flight to cairo, it was a long flight. the return trip was not nearly long enough.

it is said that president adams last words were thomas jefferson still survives? now since jimmy as good decade on the i'm hedging my bets by i remembered says. but jimmy to my son, steve. according to a map. it's a long way between grand rapids, michigan. in plains, georgia. distances have a way of havana sheen. >> when measured? and values. rather than miles. and it was because of our shared values that jimmy and i respected each other as adversaries even before we cherish one. another. dear friends. this is not to say that jimmy never got under my skin. but has there ever been a group of politicians that didn't do that to one another? during our 1976 contest, jimmy knew my political vulnerabilities and he successfully pointed them out. now i didn't like it. but little i know that the outcome of that 1976 election. wpuld bring about one of my deepest. and most enduring friendships. the summer of 1981. the 2 of us found ourselves together again. this time aboard air force one bound for the funeral of the great peacemaker anwar sadat. there's a >> old-line to the

quote, we have no evidence of this prior was written or delivered by thomas jefferson. ultimately, it seems unlikely jefferson would have composed or delivered a public prayer of this sort. end quote. sort of fitting that mike johnson would begin his new term as speaker by rewriting history. it is one of his top legislative priorities. until a week ago, it seemed an open question if he would remain speaker of the house. president-elect trump and his co-president elon musk had whipped hard line republicans into a revolt forcing democrats to bail him out at the last minute. but then, earlier this week, donald trump endorsed him. last night just ahead of the vote, johnson demonstrated his fealty to trump with a promise to rewrite history about january 6th. since taking back the house in 2023, republicans have already wasted time and resources trying to discredit the january 6th committee's investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. trump wants them to continue trying to discredit that investigation even though he just won the last election. and make john

it is said that president adams' last words were thomas jefferson still survives.me, i'm hedging my bets by entrusting my remembrances of jimmy to my son steve. according to a map, it's a long way between grand rapids, michigan and plains, georgia. but distances have a way of vanishing when measured in values, rather than miles. and it was because of our shared values that jimmy and i respected each other as adversaries, even before we cherished one another as dear friends. now this is not to say that jimmy never got under my skin, but has there ever been a group of politicians that didn't do that to one another? during our 1976 contest, jimmy knew my political vulnerabilities and he successfully pointed them out. now, i didn't like it but little could i know that the outcome of that 1976 election would bring about one of my deepest and most enduring friendships. in the summer o of 1981, the two of us found ourselves together again, this time on air force one, headed to the great peace maker an war sadat. there is an old line to the effect that two presidents in a

i looked upon myself as a descendant of thomas jefferson, as a president. they looked upon themselves as a descendant of thomas jefferson, the secretary of state. so if anything might happen that would cause discomfort of an employee or worker in the state department, cy would come to see me in the oval office, and with very hurt feelings, he would threaten to resign. so that was the fourth time, and he actually resigned. cy had been involved in the meetings in the cabinet room with seven of us when we decided to go ahead with the rescue operation. his deputy, warren christopher was there. so we didn't take him by surprise. when i made the final decision that this is the time to go in, after we had been briefed on how it would be done and it was a very complicated procedure, cy, happened to be away from washington. he came back and i called another meeting of the national security council and we had another third discussion of the issue and then it unanimously, except for him, we decided to go ahead with the rescue mission. after that, i was surprised and d

after the declaration of independence was signed, virginia statesman john page to thomas jefferson. we know the race is not to swift nor the battle to the strong. do you think an angel rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm? much time has passed since jefferson arrived for his inauguration. the years and changes. but themes of this day. he would know. our nation's story of courage and its simple dream of dignity. we are not the stories author who fills time and eternity with his purpose. yet his purpose is achieved in our duty and our duty as fulfilled and service to one another. never tiring, never yielding, never finishing. we renew that purpose today to make country more just and generous, to affirm the dignity of our lives, each and every life. this work continues. the story goes on. and an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm. god bless you all and god bless america.

after the declaration of independence was signed, virginia statesman john page to thomas jefferson. we know the race is not to swift nor the battle to the strong. do you think an angel rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm? much time has passed since jefferson arrived for his inauguration. the years and changes. but themes of this day. he would know. our nation's story of courage and its simple dream of dignity. we are not the stories author who fills time and eternity with his purpose. yet his purpose is achieved in our duty and our duty as fulfilled and service to one another. never tiring, never yielding, never finishing. we renew that purpose today to make country more just and generous, to affirm the dignity of our lives, each and every life. this work continues. the story goes on. and an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm. god bless you all and god bless america.

it goes like this thomas jefferson's prayer for the nation. it's entitled almighty god, who has given us this good land for our heritage, we humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. bless our land with honorable ministry, sound learning, and pure manners. save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. defend our liberties and fashion into one united people. the multitude brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues, endow with thy spirit of wisdom those whom in thy name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that through obedience to thy law we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. in a time of prosperity. fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble suffer not our trust in thee to fail, of which we ask through jesus christ our lord. amen. that was thomas jefferson's prayer. i yeah. suffer not our trust in thee to fail. we will not fail.

thomas jefferson believed that to preserve the very founding essence of our nation, we would need dramatic change from time to time. well, my fellow americans, this is our time. let us embrace it. our democracy must be not only the envy of the world, but the engine of our own renewal. there is nothing wrong with america that cannot be cured by what is right with america. and so today we pledge an end to the era of deadlock and drift and new season of america and renewal has begun begun. to renew america, we must be bold. we must do what no generation has had do before. we must invest more in our own people, in their jobs, and in their future. and at the same time cut our massive debt. and we must do so in. a world in which we must compete for every opportunity. it will not be easy. it will require sacrifice, but it can be done and done fairly. not choosing sacrifice for its own sake, but for our own sake. we provide for our nation the way our family provides for its children. our founders saw themselves in the light of posterity. we can do no less. anyone who has ever watched a child's eye