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American History: Presidents: Ronald Wilson Reagan
This website contains links to the following Ronald Reagan speeches: Inaugural Addresses, State of the Union Addresses, The 1964 Speech, The Challenger Disaster Speech, The Evil Empire Speech, Pointe de Hoc Normandy, Speech at Omaha...
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Cnn.com:bush's State of the Union Speech 2006
Provided is the complete text of President Bush's State of the Union address given on January 31st, 2006.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Abraham Lincoln: Inaugural Address, March 4, 1861
The complete text of Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address where he attempts to reach out the states that have seceded and assure them that his first priority is preservation of the Union.
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American Presidency Project: James K. Polk, 4th Message
This site presents a transcript of James Polk's address to the country during his annual message in Washington, DC, on December 5, 1848. The text is in-depth and covers his entire speech. A good, informative site on the subject.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
A description of the composition of Lincoln's first inaugural address and copies of the manuscript along with Lincoln's notes in the margins. What a resource!
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American History: Presidents: James Knox Polk
Inaugural speech and four State of the Union Addresses by President James Knox Polk.
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American History: Presidents: Presidents: Zachary Taylor
Page from American History website with links to Zachary Taylor's Inaugural Address and State of the Union, both made in 1849. Provides context for Inaugural Address.
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American History: Presidents: James Monroe (1758 1831)
This resource provides texts to James Monroe's inaugural addresses and State of the Union addresses. The Monroe Doctrine text is from his 7th annual address to Congress. Links are provided for each of the other presidents, as well.
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American History: Biographies: President John Adams
Detailed biography of John Adams' life prior to the American Revolution, beginning with his childhood with sections on all the important periods of his life. Site also includes texts of the inaugural address, state of the union addresses...
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American History: Presidents: Martin Van Buren: 8th President of the Usa
Site containing links to the text of four State of the Union Addresses (1837-1840) and one Inaugural Address (1837) of Martin van Buren, U.S. president from 1837 to 1841.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Civil Rights Speech, 1948
One month after his State of the Union address in 1948, President Truman spelled out specifically his ten objectives for improving civil rights in the United States. Read his speech here.
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I Civics: Games: Executive Command
Have you ever thought about being president? Executive Command gives you four years in office to accomplish your legislative and policy goals. You'll make a state-of-the-union address, work with your aides and cabinet, try your hand at...
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Miller Center at Uva: Truman Announces Fair Deal Program January 5, 1949
President Harry S. Truman presented his ideas for a Fair Deal in his State of the Union address in 1949. Read about his plans for extending the progressive legislation that had its start in Roosevelt's New Deal. Find out what passed,...
US National Archives
National Archives: Congress, the Great Society, and Today
Young scholars will study the Great Society and the role Congress played in shaping it. This lesson plan focuses on small group research to draw conclusions on the historical significance of each aspect of The Great Society Congress....
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Cnn: George W. Bush: The Inauguration of the 43rd President
Follow the 43rd President of the United States through his inaugural celebration. This entertaining website narrates the events of George W. Bush's inauguration as well as providing learning games, interesting historical facts, and the...
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President George Bush Delivers His 2006 State of the Union Speech.
NPR takes a look at President George W. Bush's 2006 State of the Union address and offers its analysis of key themes. Provides excerpts, reactions, and links to other NPR articles on this topic.
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Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Domestic Affairs
An essay on the domestic affairs of Ford includes information on the Nixon pardon, the economy and stagflation, Ford's White House staff, and the New York City bailout.
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American History: Presidents: Franklin Pierce
Primary text of one Inaugural address and four State of the Union Addresses given by President Franklin Pierce.
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American History: Presidents: Ulysses Simpson Grant
Site contains primary source material including Grant's first (1869) and second (1873) Inaugural addresses and eight State of the Union addresses from 1869 to 1876.
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American History: Presidents: John Tyler
Presidents section of American History website provides primary text of John Tyler's four State of the Union Addresses as well as pertinent information on Inaugural Speeches.
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American History: Presidents: Millard Fillmore
Primary source documents include three State of the Union addresses from 13th President, Millard Fillmore and information on presidents without Inaugural speeches.
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American History: Presidents: James Buchanan
Website provides primary source material on James Buchanan, 15th president, including his Inaugural speech of 1857 and four State of the Union Addresses.
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Nara: Charters of Freedom
National Archives exhibit presents selected pages of George Bush's State of the Union Address given January 31, 1990. Includes introductory essay on freedom.
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American History: Presidents: Rutherford Birchard Hayes
This website contains an overview of Rutherford B. Hayes political career.