The way in which Thomas Jefferson begins his first Inaugural Address is particularly interesting. For the first couple of paragraphs he explains how scared he is to take on the title of President. He goes on to describe the relatively new, beautiful nation which he would be presiding over and reveals how humbled his new role makes him feel. Finally he states that he would be too overwhelmed if it were not for the Constitution which he will look to and the two other bodies of government which he will look to for support. After this introduction Jefferson goes on to remind the people what the country was founded on, encouraging them to use their freedoms and to maintain their freedoms. He wants to ensure that everyone who wants to gives their opinion, because that is the best type of government. If the people do this, he says, the Union will be united as a nation. He continues on to say that the government will make sure men do not hurt each other or go against the Constitution but will not take the freedoms and rights of the people away. He then states his views on the basis of government and how those thoughts have brought the nation through everything it has been through. Finally, he asks for the people's confidence, admitting he will not be perfect but promising to try his best.
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