Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address came after a controversial election between himself and John Adams, the former president. Jefferson belonged to the early Republican Party while Adams belonged to the Federalist Party. What was one of the main points of Jefferson's speech?

Thomas Jefferson’s first inaugural address came after a controversial election between himself and John Adams, the former president. Jefferson belonged to the early Republican Party while Adams belonged to the Federalist Party. What was one of the main points of Jefferson’s speech?