James Madison: Message on the Special Congressional Session / State of Foreign Affairs

May 23, 1809 (almost 215 years ago)

President James Madison speaks to Congress of renewed relations with Britain and France after the former agrees to compensate the injured parties for their losses in the attack on the frigate Chesapeake.

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Al Gore: Al Gore Warns on Latest Climate Trends

February 1, 2009 (over 15 years ago)

Former US Preseident Al Gore shows how we are moving forward with trends in saving the environment from climate change but also warns us of false advertising from so-called green alternatives.

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Source: TED

Barack Obama: The President Explains His Larger Vision on the Economy

April 14, 2009 (about 15 years ago)

The hustle and bustle of the White House since President Barack Obama took over are all stepping stones to the bigger plan of helping the American economy to flourish again.

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Source: The White House

Martin Van Buren: Proclamation

January 5, 1838 (over 186 years ago)

President Martin Van Buren - in the face of an eruption of war in the British Territories of Canada - reminds citizens of the United States stance of neutrality, and warns of punishment for any individuals whose actions could be perceived to compromise that neutrality.

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Abraham Lincoln: July 4th Message to Congress

July 4, 1861 (almost 163 years ago)

In Abraham Lincoln's July 4th Message to Congress, he asks Congress for their support in the Civil War effort. He then describes the circumstances causing the war and what immense role the government plays to improve the life of the people. He also gives the reasons for the war and encourages us ...

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Barack Obama: Nomination of Regina M. Benjamin for U.S. Surgeon General

July 13, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)

Barack Obama inroduces Dr. Benjamin as the next US Surgeon General and lays out the crisis in healthcare that the Surgeon General will be working on to resolve.

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Source: The White House

John Quincy Adams: Second Annual Message

December 5, 1826 (over 197 years ago)

On the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States, President John Quiny Adams reviews the state of the union, including updates on foreign relations, the budget, economy and military. Quincy Adams marvels at how far the country has come in the past 50 years.

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Abraham Lincoln: "A House Divided" Speech

June 16, 1858 (almost 166 years ago)

In this fiery speech, then senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln opened his campaign against Stephen Douglas. In this speech he set out to distinguish himself from his opponent. He faced the growing issue of slavery and proclaimed that in order to succeed, to prevent the house from division and fa...

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Abraham Lincoln: Speech At Peoria, Illinois

October 16, 1854 (over 169 years ago)

Some six years before assuming the responsibilities of President, Abraham Lincoln takes a stand against the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which repealed the Missouri Compromise and paved the way for the addition of new slave states by popular vote in the former Louisiana Territory north of the parallel 36

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Barack Obama: White House Press Briefing with President Obama: Iran, Clean Energy & Healthcare

June 23, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)

Barack Obama talks about Iran, clean energy and healthcare reform - all of which are great concerns in his administration for the safety, protection and progress of the American people.

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Source: The White House

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