The Influence Of The Federalist Papers By John Adams

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There are several impressive documents which have influenced the American people. The Federalist Papers, written by James Madison, warned the people of the issues of factions, but the importance of liberty. Daniel Webster wrote of the importance of commonality of language, and the search for the order of the new American nation. John Adams is yet another influential writer who influenced the new American nation. One of his works, his inaugural address, is still looked at today for guidance on how this nation should be run. The powerful arguments and the way in which he made these arguments has led to a document which influences the shaping of America to this day. As stated, there are several powerful arguments which Adam’s makes in his speech. …show more content…

He mentions several times of his acceptance and agreement with the constitution and what it entails. He promises to uphold the Constitution to the best of his ability while in office, stating, “...and I have repeatedly laid myself under the most serious obligations to support the Constitution” He later goes on to express his admiration for our government, how only we could create a court system that would devise such an amazing idea as the Constitution, and how important the fact that our Constitution came from fresh minds rather than institutions is. He speaks of the importance of having the government represent the people, the national pride the people have, and how the government now works for the national good, not it’s own individual good. He uses all of these points to tie in the importance of the new Constitution, and these points help to support his decision to uphold the …show more content…

He highlights these points, and then promises to uphold these points. He is arguing that he will not fail the people, and he will be an admirable president for the American people. Through these examples he argues that he understands the changing needs and wants of the people, and promises to accommodate to these changes. He states, “and my mind is prepared without hesitation to lay myself under the most solemn obligations to support it to the utmost of my power.” With this statement he concludes his argument, that he will support and lead the people to the best of his