Thomas Jefferson's first innaugural address was, according to The American Pageant, a classic statement of democratic purposes. The Primamry objective of the speech made apparent in the beggining was that Jefferson believed the power of government should be with the people. Referring to the constitution, he encourages people to band together for the common good. He also states how the majority is needed in all cases to prevail. Later on in the speech he tells people his only principles that he believes in are essential in being a united body and will lead to peace, safety, and liberty. These including "equal and exact justice to all men", preservation of one government and among others safety abroad and peaceful relations with other nations.
Jefferson concludes his speech by saying that he can and will do a great job while in office, and that he is qualified for this position because of his position that he held prior to this one. His final words include that he will step down once people have had enough of him.
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