A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 5, part 4:…
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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 5, part 4: James Buchanan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia and the Online Distributed
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| Summary | "A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Volume 5, Part 4" by James D. Richardson is a historical compilation of key documents related to the American presidency, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This volume prominently features significant communications from President James Buchanan, covering his administration from 1857 to 1861, a pivotal period in American history marked by growing tensions leading up to the Civil War. The text focuses on Buchanan's inaugural address, his reflections on issues such as state rights, domestic slavery, and national economy, as well as reports that highlight various challenges faced during his presidency. The opening of the book provides elaborate details about James Buchanan's background and his political journey leading up to the presidency. At the start, Buchanan articulates themes of unity and governance in his inaugural address, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution and the rule of law as he seeks to navigate a country fraught with sectional conflict. His discussions touch on topics including popular sovereignty, the handling of slavery in emerging states, the financial condition of the nation, and foreign relations. These initial messages frame Buchanan's administration's efforts to maintain peace and stability while grappling with the political and economic challenges of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | J: Political science |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Sources |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States |
| Subject | Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11021 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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