
State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1849 - 1856)
'State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1849 - 1856)' Summary
This volume presents the State of the Union addresses given by Presidents Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, and Franklin Pierce during their presidencies. The addresses span a critical period in American history, encompassing the aftermath of the Mexican-American War, the escalating debate over slavery, and the country's westward expansion. Taylor's address in 1849 focused on the ongoing conflict with Mexico and the need for reconciliation. Fillmore, in 1850 and 1851, addressed the Compromise of 1850, a series of laws aimed at resolving the issue of slavery in newly acquired territories. Pierce's addresses, between 1853 and 1856, tackled issues of westward expansion, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the growing sectional tensions that threatened to divide the nation. These speeches offer a firsthand account of the significant political and social issues that shaped the United States in the mid-19th century, providing valuable historical context and insight into the complexities of the period.Book Details
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