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Title: State of the Union Addresses

Note: Reading ease score: 28.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines

Summary: "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.)

Author: Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

EBook No.: 5017

Published: Feb 1, 2004

Downloads: 45

Language: English

Subject: Presidents -- United States -- Messages

Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- Sources

LoCC: Political science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: State of the Union Addresses

Note: Reading ease score: 28.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines

Summary: "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.)

Author: Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

EBook No.: 5017

Published: Feb 1, 2004

Downloads: 45

Language: English

Subject: Presidents -- United States -- Messages

Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- Sources

LoCC: Political science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.