Special Session Message to Congress
Martin Van Buren
President Martin Van Buren in a special message to Congress addresses the explosion of credit across the United States and the consequences and dangers that it has wrought on the country's economic stability. Van Buren continues the deliberations of his predecessor, Andrew Jackson, regarding the importance of not having a Central Bank. 'Specie... Read more
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Martin Van Buren: Special Session Message to Congress
September 4, 1837 (over 175 years ago)President Martin Van Buren in a special message to Congress addresses the explosion of credit across the United States and the consequences and dangers that it has wrought on the country's economic stability. Van Buren continues the deliberations of his predecessor, Andrew Jackson, regarding the...
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Martin Van Buren: Special Message to Congress
January 2, 1841 (over 172 years ago)President Van Buren reads outloud correspondence between John Forsyth, Secretary of State, and the British Minister, H.S. Fox regarding the sinking of the Steamboat Caroline.
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Martin Van Buren: Proclamation
January 5, 1838 (over 175 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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Martin Van Buren: First Inaugural Address
March 4, 1837 (about 176 years ago)In his inaugural address, President Martin Van Buren celebrates the success of the country's first half-century. Van Buren also squarely states his stance - upon which he campaigned - to defend slavery in the face of increased agitations by abolitionists.
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