State of the Union Addresses by Martin Van Buren
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"State of the Union Addresses" by Martin Van Buren is a collection of political speeches aimed at the U.S. Congress, delivered during the late 1830s. The addresses encapsulate the key concerns and achievements of the Van Buren administration during a tumultuous period in American history marked by economic challenges and evolving foreign relations. The speeches tackle a range of topics, including domestic tranquility, economic prosperity, and interactions with foreign governments, reflected in
the president's desire to maintain peace and stability. At the start of the collection, Van Buren expresses gratitude for the nation's progress and addresses the conditions of public health and economic recovery. He discusses the challenges of foreign relations, particularly with Great Britain and Mexico, and emphasizes the importance of a pacifist approach to international disputes. The opening portion outlines key issues such as the need for resolution regarding territorial disputes and the importance of the United States' foreign policy that has historically prioritized negotiation over conflict. Overall, these addresses provide insights into Van Buren's vision for a peaceful and prosperous America while acknowledging the difficulties faced at home and abroad. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 |
|---|---|
| Title | State of the Union Addresses |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1839_State_of_the_Union_Address |
| Credits | Produced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 28.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | J: Political science |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States -- Messages |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5017 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05017-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Nov 20, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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