State of the Union Addresses by James Madison
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| Author | Madison, James, 1751-1836 |
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| Title | State of the Union Addresses |
| Note | Reading ease score: 26.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Summary | "State of the Union Addresses" by James Madison is a historical collection of political speeches delivered by the fourth President of the United States, dating from the early 19th century. The book compiles Madison's addresses delivered during significant periods of American history, particularly during times of war and changing foreign relations, highlighting key issues of governance, foreign policy, and domestic stability. The opening of the collection presents Madison addressing Congress regarding the state of relations between the United States and foreign powers, particularly Britain and France, amidst ongoing conflicts that had implications for American trade and national security. He reflects on diplomatic challenges, including the disavowal of agreements by Britain and the resignation of a minister, while emphasizing the need for military readiness and legislative support to protect the country's interests. Madison outlines the difficulties faced by the U.S. in navigating international relations and stresses the importance of unity among citizens in the face of external aggression, setting the tone for the subsequent discussions in future addresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | J: Political science |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States -- Messages |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5013 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 20, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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