In Jefferson's First Inaugural Address, Jefferson is very humble about the responsibility that he has as the President. He states that with all this power he will need the support and respect of the American people. Jefferson wants to make sure that people are given freedom and equality under the Constitution, and that the government will preserve the rights of minorities. He briefly talks about the future of the nation and about the rights that the Americans have (justice to men, right of election, public economy, freedom of religion, press, and so on). Jefferson asks for forgiveness in advance for the unpopular decisions and mistakes that he will make in office. He finally concludes by saying that he will do what is best for America.
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