Orations Of John Adams

The book ""Orations of John Adams: His Inaugural Address and the Boston Massacre"" is a collection of speeches given by John Adams, one of the founding fathers of the United States and the second president of the country. The book includes his inaugural address, which he delivered in 1797 after being elected as the president of the United States, as well as his famous speech on the Boston Massacre, which he gave in 1770 as a defense lawyer for the British soldiers accused of killing five colonists in Boston. The inaugural address is a powerful speech that outlines Adams' vision for the country and his commitment to upholding the principles of the Constitution. He emphasizes the importance of unity, liberty, and justice, and urges the American people to work together to build a strong and prosperous nation.The speech on the Boston Massacre is equally compelling, as Adams defends the British soldiers accused of murder and argues that they acted in self-defense. He uses his legal expertise to dissect the evidence and present a convincing case that the soldiers were provoked by the angry mob and had no choice but to defend themselves.Overall, this book provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of America's most important founding fathers, and offers a glimpse into the political and social landscape of the country during a crucial period in its history.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The World's Best Orations from the Earliest Period to the Present Time V1, by John Adams. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141790254X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.