Presidents have captured the mood of the nation in their inaugural addresses. FDR said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” John F. Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.” Ronald Reagan said, “It is time for us to realize that we’re too great a nation to limit ourselves to small dreams.”
What sentiment could Donald Trump express on Jan. 20 that would inspire you?
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