President Obama's inaugural speech relates to Jefferson's inaugural address because they both give their plans for the future of the country and their ideas for what the country should be like.
Jefferson's First Inaugural Address summary: He begins the address by expressing his gratitude towards the citizens of the United States who allowed him take office. He explains that this country is rising becoming greater by continuously and is humbled by the fact he had the opportunity to be president. He hopes to find positive qualities such as wisdom to rely on in difficult situations and is encouraged that the people of power will be able to guide the country through all the tough elements of the world. He also hopes that the nation will unite in common efforts for the common good. And although the majority will almost always prevail, the minority has to possess equal rights or it would be oppression. He wants the people to reflect on how they got out of all that oppression and how what they have now is very good. He explains that a difference of opinion is not a difference in principle meaning that even tough people may believe different things doesn't mean that they are completely against the main principles of the country. He wants everyone to pursue Federal and Republican principles and to make sure that everyone has equal rights and is treated bade on who they are not based on their birth. He believes that a good government is one that allows it s people to regulate their own pursuits. He then goes on to list many of the qualities of a great nation, of our nation. And he believes that we should always live by them. He has learned that as president, you will always be judged no matter what. He ends it by saying that he is ready to do whatever is needed to advance the nation.
