“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.”
More from James K. Polk
“If a man . . . would shake and not be shaken, grip and not be gripped, taking care always…”
“Minorities have a right to appeal to the Constitution as a shield against such oppression.”
“The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government.”
“Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country…”