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Literary
April 19, 1802
Jenks's Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Excerpt from Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address advocating for a wise and frugal government that restrains harm, allows free pursuit of industry, and avoids taking earnings from labor to complete national felicity.
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ECONOMY!
"With all these blessings such as our country has enjoyed under the former administrations, what more is necessary to make us a happy and a prosperous people? Still one thing more, fellow citizens; a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government; and this is necessary to close the circle of our felicities!"
Jefferson's Inaugural Speech.
"With all these blessings such as our country has enjoyed under the former administrations, what more is necessary to make us a happy and a prosperous people? Still one thing more, fellow citizens; a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government; and this is necessary to close the circle of our felicities!"
Jefferson's Inaugural Speech.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Political
Liberty Freedom
Taxation Oppression
What keywords are associated?
Economy
Frugal Government
Liberty
Industry
Labor
Jefferson
Inaugural
What entities or persons were involved?
Jefferson
Literary Details
Title
Economy!
Author
Jefferson
Subject
Inaugural Speech
Key Lines
With All These Blessings Such As Our Country Has Enjoyed Under The Former Administrations, What More Is Necessary To Make Us A Happy And A Prosperous People? Still One Thing More, Fellow Citizens; A Wise And Frugal Government, Which Shall Restrain Men From Injuring One Another, Shall Leave Them Otherwise Free To Regulate Their Own Pursuits Of Industry And Improvement, And Shall Not Take From The Mouth Of Labor The Bread It Has Earned. This Is The Sum Of Good Government; And This Is Necessary To Close The Circle Of Our Felicities!