| Author |
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 |
| Title |
State of the Union Addresses
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1859_State_of_the_Union_Address
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"State of the Union Addresses" by James Buchanan is a collection of presidential addresses delivered to Congress during the late 19th century. The book encompasses Buchanan's reflections on various national issues, historical context, and his perspectives on economic and diplomatic challenges during his presidency. The opening of the addresses reveals Buchanan's deep concerns regarding the state of the nation, particularly the troubling economic conditions contrasted with agricultural prosperity. He emphasizes the adverse effects of an extravagant banking system and paper currency that, he argues, have led to financial instability and unemployment. His address reflects on the impact of these economic issues on the American populace and urges Congress to take measures to reform the banking system to prevent future crises. Additionally, Buchanan discusses key diplomatic relations with Britain, Spain, and other nations, as well as pressing matters involving Kansas and Utah, showcasing the complex political landscape of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
J: Political science
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| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- Messages
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- Sources
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5023 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 27, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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