State of the Union Addresses by James Monroe

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Author Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Title State of the Union Addresses
Note Reading ease score: 44.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "State of the Union Addresses" by James Monroe is a historical account compiled during the early 19th century, detailing the annual addresses Monroe delivered to Congress. The text encompasses a range of topics reflecting the political, economic, and military state of the United States during Monroe's presidency, highlighting issues with foreign relations, domestic policies, and national progress. The opening of the book introduces Monroe's State of the Union Address delivered on December 12, 1817, where he expresses pride in the nation's prosperity and progress. Monroe addresses the government and citizenry by outlining advancements in agriculture, commerce, and public credit while emphasizing the importance of national unity and defense preparations. He details agreements with Britain regarding naval forces on the Great Lakes and discusses ongoing negotiations with Spain concerning trade and territorial claims. This sets the stage for a comprehensive look into Monroe's administration and thought process during a transformative period in American history. (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. 5014
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 20, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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