# State of the Union Addresses (1790-2008)

By United States. Presidents.

"State of the Union Addresses (1790-2006)" by United States Presidents is a historical collection that chronicles the significant annual addresses made by U.S. presidents from the inception of the office through the early 21st century. Spanning from the late 18th century to the early 21st century, this compilation offers readers insight into the evolving priorities, challenges, and aspirations of the nation as articulated by its leaders over more than two centuries. The overarching topic of the collection encompasses the development of national policies, domestic affairs, international relations, and the socio-economic climate of the United States, providing a unique perspective on the history of American governance. The opening of this work includes the addresses delivered by George Washington, the first president, beginning with his initial address in January 1790. Washington reflects on the early successes and challenges faced by the young nation, including establishing public credit, providing for national defense, and the importance of agriculture and commerce. He emphasizes the need for preparedness against external threats, especially regarding relations with Native American tribes and foreign nations, while also advocating for education and the promotion of science and literature. This portion sets a foundational context for understanding the trajectory of presidential priorities and the U.S. government's evolving role throughout its history. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Presidents -- United States -- Messages; United States -- Politics and government -- Sources

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## Audiobooks of it

- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1829 - 1836)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/11629) by Andrew Jackson (9 h 44 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1861 - 1868)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/13411) by Andrew Johnson and Abraham Lincoln (8 h 26 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1877 - 1884)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/13815) by Chester A. Arthur and Rutherford B. Hayes (6 h 54 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1953 - 1963)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/18398) by Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy (9 h 19 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1901 - 1908)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/15502) by Theodore Roosevelt (18 h 11 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1889 - 1892)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/14365) by Benjamin Harrison (6 h 42 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1869 - 1876)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/13634) by Ulysses S. Grant (7 h 44 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1934 - 1945)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/16215) by Franklin D. Roosevelt (5 h 30 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1923 - 1932)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/15924) by Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover (9 h 36 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1913 - 1922)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/15853) by Warren G. Harding and Woodrow Wilson (5 h 19 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1909 - 1912)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/15706) by William Howard Taft (9 h 2 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1817 - 1828)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/11190) by John Quincy Adams and James Monroe (8 h 48 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1885 - 1888)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/13896) by Grover Cleveland (6 h 30 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1946 - 1953)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/18178) by Harry S. Truman (7 h 33 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1897 - 1900)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/14862) by William McKinley (8 h 28 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1790 - 1816)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/11000) by John Adams and others (7 h 35 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1975 - 1977)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/20135) by Gerald Ford (1 h 39 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1849 - 1856)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/13043) by Millard Fillmore and others (9 h 4 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1837 - 1844)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/11407) by John Tyler and Martin Van Buren (9 h 5 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1857 - 1860)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/13266) by James Buchanan (6 h 49 min, English)
- [State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1845 - 1848)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/12891) by James K. Polk (8 h 27 min, English)

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