James Madison: Eighth Annual Message

December 3, 1816 (over 207 years ago)

With his retirement from public office drawing near, President James Madison reviews the present state of the county and makes recommendations for Congress' future pursuits, including stricter laws to abolish the slave trade, a system of weights and measures, a university in D.C. and a revamped j...

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Thomas Jefferson: Special Message to Congress on the Burr Conspiracy

January 22, 1807 (over 217 years ago)

President Thomas Jefferson briefs Congress on the uncovered machinations of former Vice-President Aaron Burr to secede a southern portion of the United States from the union, and/or attack Mexico.

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Thomas Jefferson: Proclamation on Spanish Territory

November 27, 1806 (over 217 years ago)

Upon receiving word of the machinations of Aaron Burr in the southern reaches of the Union, President Thomas Jefferson issues a proclamation to thwart his plans.

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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.

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James 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.

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Barack 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.

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Source: The White House

Millard 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...

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Barack 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.

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Source: Nobelprize.org

James 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 ...

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James 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.

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