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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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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Abraham Lincoln: July 4th Message to Congress
July 4, 1861 (almost 163 years ago)In Abraham Lincoln's July 4th Message to Congress, he asks Congress for their support in the Civil War effort. He then describes the circumstances causing the war and what immense role the government plays to improve the life of the people. He also gives the reasons for the war and encourages us ...
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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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Abraham Lincoln: "A House Divided" Speech
June 16, 1858 (almost 166 years ago)In this fiery speech, then senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln opened his campaign against Stephen Douglas. In this speech he set out to distinguish himself from his opponent. He faced the growing issue of slavery and proclaimed that in order to succeed, to prevent the house from division and fa...
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Abraham Lincoln: Speech At Peoria, Illinois
October 16, 1854 (over 169 years ago)Some six years before assuming the responsibilities of President, Abraham Lincoln takes a stand against the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which repealed the Missouri Compromise and paved the way for the addition of new slave states by popular vote in the former Louisiana Territory north of the parallel 36
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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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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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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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