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100 1 _aPolk, James K.
_q(James Knox),
_d1795-1849
245 1 0 _aState of the Union Addresses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"State of the Union Addresses" by James K. Polk is a historical account presenting a series of presidential addresses delivered during the mid-19th century. This collection compiles Polk's annual messages to Congress, reflecting the political landscape, foreign relations, and national issues of his presidency. Central themes include the annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the expansion of the United States, along with Polk's emphasis on manifest destiny and the nation's growing ambition. The opening of the book begins by establishing Polk's inaugural address, delivered on December 2, 1845, where he expresses gratitude for the opportunity to inform Congress about the state of the Union. He emphasizes the nation's prosperity and the importance of maintaining peace with foreign powers, particularly regarding relations with Mexico. Polk details the process of Texas's annexation, stressing that it was achieved without conflict and highlighting the significance of self-government. He addresses ongoing tensions with Mexico, which had not yet escalated into warfare at the time of his speech, but raises concerns about various injuries and insults suffered by American citizens at the hands of the Mexican government. Throughout the opening portion, Polk's duty as a leader to protect national interests and ensure just relations is underscored, setting a tone for the challenges he faced during his presidency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPresidents -- United States -- Messages
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- Sources
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5019
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