'State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1869 - 1876)' Summary

This album contains recordings of State of the Union addresses by Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States. The State of the Union address is a speech presented by the President to a joint session of the United States Congress, typically delivered annually. The address not only reports on the condition of the nation but also allows the President to outline his legislative agenda (for which he needs the cooperation of Congress) and national priorities. These addresses provide insight into the political and economic climate of the United States during Grant's presidency, and cover a range of topics including reconstruction, civil rights, and foreign policy.