Thomas Jefferson: Special Message to Congress on Indian Policy
January 18, 1803 (over 221 years ago)President Thomas Jefferson outlines the rationale for his act to establish trading houses among the Indian tribes, with the goal of converting them from a hunting to a homesteading lifestyle. If successful, he argues, their new lifestyle will make them more apt to part with the lands they do not...
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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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Thomas Jefferson: Instructions to Captain Lewis
June 20, 1803 (almost 221 years ago)President Thomas Jefferson outlines the objectives for the Lewis and Clark expedition, in particular to explore the waterways that would allow for commerce to reach the Pacific Ocean. In intricate detail, Jefferson outlines how Lewis and Clark should take notes and guard them from destruction, e...
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Thomas Jefferson: Seventh Annual Message
October 27, 1807 (over 216 years ago)In a speech referencing many historical events, President Thomas Jefferson speaks to Congress of the British's attack on the frigate Chesapeake, and the accompanying need to reinforce the nations militia and navy. He also speaks on Indian affairs and the thwarted treasonous acts of Aaron Burr.
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Thomas Jefferson: Fourth Annual Message
November 8, 1804 (over 219 years ago)President Thomas Jefferson speaks of the Louisiana Purchase, becoming indispensable to Indian nations comfort so as to maintain peace, foreign relations with Tripoli and the nation's finances.
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Thomas Jefferson: Second Inaugural Address
March 4, 1805 (about 219 years ago)In his second inaugural address, President Thomas Jefferson defends the value of the Louisiana Purchase, argues against those who think the Native Americans are better off maintaining their traditional ways, and takes comfort in the general public's ability to see through and counter the defamati...
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