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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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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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Randy Pausch: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
September 18, 2007 (over 16 years ago)In this wonderful talk, Professor Randy Pausch tells us about fulfilling childhood dreams and living life. He narrates his childhood dreams and explains how he got to making them come true. He talks about his project that helped countless students to never give up trying to reach for their dreams...
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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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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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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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Andrew Jackson: Fifth Annual Message to Congress
December 3, 1833 (over 190 years ago)In his first message to Congress after his re-election, President Andrew Jackson addresses a myriad of topics - from updates on foreign relations with multiple powers around the globe, to an increase in suspicious accidents of steam-powered vessels. Jackson also provides the latest news regardin...
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George Washington: Talk to the Cherokee Nation
August 29, 1796 (over 227 years ago)President George Washington councils the Cherokee Nation on how to till the land and farm and weave so that they may enjoy 'all the good things which make life comfortable and happy.'
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George Washington: Eighth Annual Message to Congress
December 7, 1796 (over 227 years ago)In his final public appearance before taking leave to his farm, Washington congratulates Congress and the American people on the 'success of the experiment' of a new and independent country.
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Dan Gilbert: Our Mistaken Expectations
July 1, 2005 (almost 19 years ago)Our mistaken expectations and bad decision making are given just explanation by Dan Gilbert with the use of different colorful examples on statistics and comparison.
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