"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." These words from John F. Kennedy's immortal inaugural address may be read in full context in this up-to-date collection of the inaugural speeches of every president of the United States from George Washington to George W. Bush.

Reprinted in their entirety, the 54 speeches are accompanied by line drawings and profiles and background on each of the 43 presidents who gave them. An invaluable compendium of all of the inaugural addresses; useful for students studying the American presidency, history, and oratory.