State Of The Union Addresses of John Adams (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169169661)

The book ""State of the Union Addresses of John Adams"" is a collection of speeches given by the second President of the United States, John Adams. The State of the Union address is an annual speech given by the President to Congress, outlining the current state of the country and proposing legislative actions for the upcoming year. This book includes all of John Adams' State of the Union addresses, delivered between 1797 and 1800. In these speeches, Adams discusses a range of topics, including the economy, foreign relations, and national defense. He also addresses issues such as taxation, the establishment of a navy, and the need for a standing army. The speeches in this book provide a unique insight into the political and social climate of the late 18th century in America. They offer a glimpse into the challenges faced by the young nation, as well as the strategies and policies proposed by its leaders. Overall, ""State of the Union Addresses of John Adams"" is a valuable resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the early history of the United States.Although I can not yet congratulate you on the reestablishment of peace in Europe and the restoration of security to the persons and properties of our citizens from injustice and violence at sea, we have, nevertheless, abundant cause of gratitude to the source of benevolence and influence for interior tranquillity and personal security, for propitious seasons, prosperous agriculture, productive fisheries, and general improvements, and, above all, for a rational spirit of civil and religious liberty and a calm but steady determination to support our sovereignty, as well as our moral and our religious principles, against all open and secret attacks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Adams
ISBN-10: 116916966X
ISBN-13: 9781169169661
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 26
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d