It becomes us in humility to make our devout acknowledgments to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for the inestimable civil and religious blessings with which we are favored. James K. Polk acknowledgmentblessingcivil Change image and share on social
No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure. James K. Polk conscientiouslydutyfaithfully Change image and share on social
I am heartily rejoiced that my term is so near its close. I will soon cease to be a servant and will become a sovereign. James K. Polk ceasecloseheartily Change image and share on social
Although... the Chief Magistrate must almost of necessity be chosen by a party and stand pledged to its principles and measures, yet in his official action he should not be the President of a party only, but of the whole people of the United States. James K. Polk actionchiefchoose share on social
One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or encroaching upon their just rights. James K. Polk constitutionencroachgreat Change image and share on social
Under the benignant providence of Almighty God the representatives of the States and of the people are again brought together to deliberate for the public good. James K. Polk almightybenignantbring Change image and share on social
Foreign powers do not seem to appreciate the true character of our government. James K. Polk characterforeigngovernment Change image and share on social
With me it is exceptionally true that the Presidency is no bed of roses. James K. Polk bedexceptionallypresidency Change image and share on social
Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world. James K. Polk belovedbordercontentment Change image and share on social
The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Government. They create offices by their own votes and then seek to fill them themselves. James K. Polk absolutelycongresscreate share on social
