James Madison: Veto Message on the National Bank
January 30, 1815 (over 209 years ago)President James Madison issues a Veto to Congress, outlining his reasoning as to why the current bill to establish a National Bank will not successful serve to fulfil its goals.
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Andrew Jackson: Proclamation Regarding Duties on Austrian Vessels
May 11, 1829 (almost 195 years ago)President Andrew Jackson leverages an act of Congress 'concerning discriminating, duties of tonnage and impost' in order to elminate tariffs on the goods of Austrian ships so long as the same reciprocity is bestowed upon American ships in Austria.
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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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George Washington: First Annual Message to Congress
January 8, 1790 (over 234 years ago)George Washington speaks to Congress on a wide-array of issues, from the need for a standing army to the importance of building knowledge among the citizenry through an education system.
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Barack Obama: On the Courage and Dignity of the People of Iran
June 23, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)Barack Obama addresses the issues on Iran and acknowledges the virtues the people of Iran hold in their struggle for peace.
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Barack Obama: Memorial in Tucson
January 13, 2011 (over 13 years ago)In a tense political climate, President Barack Obama speaks to the nation in the wake of an assassination attempt on Congresswoman Gabriel Giffords. Six people were killed and many more injured in the shooting by a mentally ill gunman.
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George Washington: Proclamation of Pardons in Western Pennsylvania
July 10, 1795 (almost 229 years ago)President George Washington pardons those involved in the Whiskey Rebellion, provided that they now agree to abide by the law and pay their excise taxes.
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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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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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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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