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George Washington: Proclamation against Opposition to Execution of Laws and Excise Duties in Western Pennsylvania
August 7, 1794 (over 229 years ago)President George Washington outlines various incidents of disorder prior to declaring the power of the President to call upon a militia to enforce the law.
1 people like thisJames Madison: Veto Message on the Internal Improvements Bill
March 3, 1817 (about 207 years ago)Finding no such power in the Constitution, President James Madison vetos a bill passed by Congress to establish a system of roads and canals throughout the nation. Madison argues that this power is one reserved by the States themselves.
1 people like thisBarack Obama: President Obama Addresses the UN General Assembly
September 23, 2009 (over 14 years ago)Barack Obama talks of issues concerning all countries whether in small or great magnitude according to each country's needs. He advances the collective movement of a unified United Nations in building a peaceful future through commitment and trust.
1 people like thisMillard Fillmore: First Annual Message
December 2, 1850 (over 173 years ago)After the unfortunate passing of President Zachary Taylor, his Vice-President, Millard Fillmore took office. Here in a pseudo-Inaugural Address, Fillmore addresses Congress 'to make known my sentiments in a general manner in regard to the policy which ought to be pursued by the Government both i...
1 people like thisBarack Obama: Nobel Prize for Peace Acceptance Speech and Lecture
December 10, 2009 (over 14 years ago)Barack Obama speaks regarding the truths about peace, war and progress that can be attained through non-violent means that all nations can employ to restore peace and amity.
1 people like thisJames Monroe: Third Annual Message
December 7, 1819 (over 204 years ago)President Monroe speaks at length to a treaty between the United States and Spain to among other things cede the Florida territory to the United States. Monroe touches on the delay to the ratification of the treaty by His Majesty of Spain before discussing other matters of the union including a ...
1 people like thisJames Madison: Proclamation - Occupation of West Florida
October 27, 1810 (over 213 years ago)President James Madison outlines in a proclamation the rationale behind his order for the Governor of the Orleans Territory to take over control of Western Florida, still controlled at that time by Spain.
1 people like thisGeorge Washington: Proclamation of Militia Service
September 25, 1794 (over 229 years ago)President George Washington calls on militias of multiple states to quell an uprising in Western Pennsylvania (The Whiskey Rebellion) to insure that a small proportion of the United States shall not dictate to the whole Union and order will be restored.
1 people like thisAndrew Jackson: Third Annual Message to Congress
December 6, 1831 (over 192 years ago)After addressing the state of foreign affairs, President Jackson focuses on efforts to remove Indians from their lands - events that came to be referred to as the "Trail of Tears".
1 people like thisGeorge Washington: Farewell Address
September 19, 1796 (over 227 years ago)In an incredible speech, President George Washington announces that he will not seek a third term - noting that he had desired to retire after just one term, but had stayed on because the country was not yet stable enough for his conscience to allow it. He expounds upon the value that all parts ...
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