Thomas Jefferson

On March 4, 1801, Thomas Jefferson [walked:ran] to the Capitol building in Washington. He was about to be inaugurated as the [third:first] president of the United States. He entered the Capitol to the thunder of cannon. All the senators and representatives [stood:stands] until Jefferson sat down. A few moments later, the newly elected president [rose:rise] and began to read his inaugural speech. Harry Monroe tells us what he said. Friends and fellow citizens: I have been called to the [position:preposition] of chief executive of our country. I must tell you how honored and thankful I am. But I must tell you, too, of my fears. Yes, I must tell you that the [duties:beauties] of your [president:memeber] are too much for anyone man.