A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 2, part 1:…
"A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 2, part 1" by James D. Richardson is a historical compilation likely written in the late 19th century. This volume encompasses a collection of official documents including messages, papers, and proclamations issued by the U.S. Presidents, particularly focusing on the presidency of James Monroe from 1817 to 1825, during which he addressed significant national and foreign concerns. The opening portion of
this compilation includes a preface by Richardson, praising the success of the first volume, and a detailed overview of James Monroe's life and political career. It features Monroe's inaugural address that emphasizes the government's capacity for self-governance and the well-being of the United States. Additionally, it addresses various topics such as national unity, governmental duty, and the importance of sustaining peace and prosperity. The beginning sets the stage for Monroe's leadership as he articulates the nation's achievements and outlines his priorities, notably in terms of defense, commerce, and relationships with foreign powers, particularly with Spain regarding territorial disputes and interactions with Native American tribes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Richardson, James D. (James Daniel), 1843-1914 |
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| Title | A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 2, part 1: James Monroe |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Compilation_of_the_Messages_and_Papers_of_the_Presidents |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | J: Political science |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Sources |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States |
| Subject | Monroe, James, 1758-1831 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10919 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 154 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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