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The State of the Union address is an important annual speech delivered by the President of the United States to a joint session of Congress. This address not only provides a snapshot of the nations condition but also serves as a platform for the President to present his legislative agenda and national priorities, fostering the cooperation needed from Congress. This collection features recordings of addresses from Theodore Roosevelt. - Summary by Wikipedia

“Citizenship in a Republic” is the title of a speech given by Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne in Paris, France, on April 23, 1910. In the speech Roosevelt discusses the attributes required of its citizens and leaders to sustain a thriving national character, not least of which are a high moral character and energetic engagement.

Henry Cabot Lodge, a distinguished American Senator from Massachusetts, made his mark not only in politics but also as a compelling essayist. In this collection, he intertwines his insights as a Senator with a profound exploration of the philosophical and historical underpinnings of democracy. Published in 1915, these essays focus on the American democratic model and reflect the transformative effects of World War I, offering thought-provoking perspectives for a diverse audience. - Summary by Carolin

After many thousands of years, the nomads are disappearing, swept away by modernity. Robyn Davidson has spent a good part of her life with nomadic cultures - in Australia, north-west India, Tibet and the Indian Himalayas - and she herself calls three countries home. In the last Quarterly Essay for 2006, she draws on her unique experience to delineate a vanishing way of life. In a time of environmental peril, Davidson argues that the nomadic way with nature offers valuable lessons.

This poignant biographical tribute was delivered in honor of Theodore Roosevelt following his passing. Known affectionately as T.R., Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. (1858 – 1919) was a multifaceted American figure – an author, naturalist, explorer, historian, and the 26th President of the United States. As a prominent leader of the Republican Party and the founder of the Progressive Party, he is celebrated for his dynamic personality, diverse accomplishments, and pivotal role in the Progressive Movement. His adventurous spirit and cowboy persona further defined his legacy. Henry Cabot ...

While asking that Congress work to establish better commercial relations with Mexico, Great Britain, and Austria-Hungary, Adams demonstrates how tariffs affect the commerce of the country.

Before leaving office, Van Buren reminds Congress that he refrained from raising taxes, and kept the national debt in check. He makes no mention of the growing factionalism between pro-slavery and abolitionist groups, once again showing his concern for preserving the union.

Jackson's Farewell Address has been described as an agrarian message in which he tells how he tried to promote traditional ideals while restraining privileged monopolies. He explains that the country's economic health, attributed to new market forces, has led to unprecedented prosperity and that never before had the people "enjoyed so much freedom and happiness.

Abraham Lincoln, at the budding age of 28 and just beginning his law practice, delivered an impactful speech on January 27, 1838, highlighting the perils of mob rule. His words, eerily relevant today, cautioned against the potential destruction of the United States by those who disregard its laws. Lincolns belief in the Constitution and law as the nations political religion resonates throughout his speech, known as the Lyceum Address. Given before the Young Men’s Lyceum in Springfield, Illinois, Lincoln paid homage to the political system instituted by the Founding Fathers while warning ...

The Gettysburg Address, delivered by Lincoln on November 19, 1863, in the aftermath of a narrow, bloody Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg, is considered one of the greatest speeches in American history.

Fillmore was the only Whig president that did not die in office or get expelled from the party, and Fillmore appointed the only Whig Supreme Court Justice. He is consistently included in the bottom 10 of historical rankings of Presidents of the United States. As Zachary Taylor's vice president, he assumed the presidency after Taylor's death. Fillmore was a lawyer from western New York state, and an early member of the Whig Party.

His inability to calm tensions over slavery kept the country on the path to the American Civil War. Genial and well-spoken, Pierce was a northern Democrat who saw the abolitionist movement as a fundamental threat to the unity of the nation. His polarizing actions in championing and signing the Kansas-Nebraska Act and enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act failed to stem intersectional conflict, setting the stage for Southern secession, and leaving him widely regarded as one of the worst presidents in U.S. history.

Every week hosts Greg Cherry and Chris Krepp delve into the world of "jags" finding out what makes me people just straight up a-holes in this world and relentlessly mock them. You'll need a GPS device to follow these trains of thought because you can bet that we will always be off the rails somehow.

Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was an American military officer and politician who was the 12th president of the United States, serving from 1849 until his death in 1850. Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of major general and becoming a national hero for his victories in the Mexican–American War. As a result, he won election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs.

This podcast is a published series of the Nightly Address for the members of the ADJUST THIS! movement and supporters of the A Just This Political Action Committee.

Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Following the American Revolutionary War and prior to becoming president in 1801, Jefferson was the nation's first U.S. secretary of state under George Washington and then the nation's second vice president under John Adams.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882-April 12, 1945), also known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945. The longest-serving U.S. president, he is the only president to have served more than two terms. His initial two terms were centered on combating the Great Depression, while his third and fourth saw him shift his focus to America's involvement in World War II. The following recording is from his fourth inaugural address delivered on January 20, 1945.

Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14, 1890-March 28, 1969) was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and achieved the five-star rank as General of the Army. President Eisenhower delivered his first inaugural address on January 20, 1953.

Michigan. July 17, 1980. In his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI, Ronald Reagan envisioned “a new consensus with all those across the land who share a community of values embodied in these words: family, work, neighborhood, peace and freedom.”

FDR's Fireside Chats: A Nation United Over Radio Waves In the throes of the Great Depression and World War II, America faced its darkest chapters. Yet, amidst the despair, a singular voice resonated from living rooms across the nation: Franklin Delano Roosevelt. More than just a president, FDR became a trusted friend, delivering his famous "Fireside Chats" directly through the magic of radio. These weren't mere pronouncements from on high; they were intimate conversations, Roosevelt speaking candidly as both leader and confidante. With his calm, reassuring tone and flashes of humor, he ...