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By Franklin Pierce
The great objects of our pursuit as a people are best to be attained by peace, and are entirely consistent with the tranquillity and interests of the rest of mankind.
- Source
- Inaugural Address, March 4, 1853
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- The American Presidency Project, UC Santa Barbara
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From Franklin Pierce's inaugural address on March 4, 1853, opening his remarks on relations with neighboring nations and the world.