02453cam a22003133u 4500 5029 UtSlPG 20260610133133.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 J Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908 State of the Union Addresses Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines. "State of the Union Addresses" by Grover Cleveland is a historical collection of presidential addresses delivered to Congress in the late 19th century. The addresses span a significant period, reflecting Cleveland's two non-consecutive terms as President during a time of economic, social, and political transformation in America. The content offers a glimpse into the various issues that encompassed public policy, foreign relations, and domestic affairs, emphasizing Congress's vital role in legislative actions as well as the responsibilities of the presidency. At the start of the collection, Cleveland begins with the December 8, 1885 address, paying tribute to the recently deceased Vice-President, Thomas A. Hendricks. He lays out the constitutional obligation of the President to inform Congress about the state of the Union and to recommend necessary measures. The address outlines a variety of topics, including the United States' relations with foreign nations, the issues surrounding the construction of an interoceanic canal, and the significance of maintaining neutrality in foreign conflicts while advocating for the welfare of American citizens. Furthermore, Cleveland reveals his stance on contentious issues, demonstrating his commitment to balancing national interests with the moral imperatives of leadership. The opening sets a formal and reflective tone that will resonate throughout the series of addresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Presidents -- United States -- Messages United States -- Politics and government -- Sources https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5029 47068 47068