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George 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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Andrew 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".
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George 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.
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Barry Schwartz: The Paradox of Choice
July 1, 2005 (almost 19 years ago)Barry Schwartz explains how choices can both liberate and paralyze consumers and people thinking about life's options.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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