World History
Extra!: History of the State of the Union. I am a day late on posting this but I am sure some readers will still find it of interest.
This CNN article has some highlights on the history of the State of the Union Address. This is the annual ceremonial occasion when the American President gives a speech to Congress on how the country is doing.
Here are some highlights from the article:
- The address was not called the "State of the Union" until President Franklin D. Roosevelt used that phrase in 1935. Until then, the speech was referred to as the "Annual Message."
- From 1801 to 1912, the Presidents did not deliver a speech. Instead, they sent a report to Congress where it was read out loud by a clerk.
- In 1923, Calvin Coolidge became the first president to broadcast his speech on the radio.
- In 1947, Harry S Truman became the first president to deliver the address on television.
- An opposing party's first official "response" to the State of the Union speech was given in 1966.
Of recent note, Lewis Gould of the History News Network writes that we should Abolish the State of the Union Address. (As the State of the Union is required by the Constitution, this might require a constitutional amendment though...)
Other good links on the State of the Union:
State of the Union Addresses of the American Presidents
Wikipedia: State of the Union Address
C-SPAN State of the Union Videos and Transcripts
GPO: State of the Union
- Franklin Pierce State Of The Union Addresses
Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States of America. Although not well regarded today, he was popular until his presidency. He was a veteran of the Mexican War and his friend Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote a popular campaign biography of...
- State Of The Union Addresses Of Gerald Ford
State of the Union Addresses of Gerald Ford. President Ford is the only American President to have never been elected President or Vice-President. Despite this, he gave three State of the Union Adresses. This is more State of the Union Addresses than...
- Sympathy For President John Tyler
Sympathy for President John Tyler. I just read Politics and the Court and in it I learned that President Tyler had five Supreme Court nominations defeated by the Senate! That had to of hurt. Tyler was the first Vice-President to become President as a...
- Presidential Addresses Of James Buchanan
Presidential Addresses of James Buchanan. He is considered a minor American President today but he is also the President who failed to prevent the Civil War from starting. Late in his term he watched helplessly as states left the Union and seized federal...
- Bill Clinton Speeches
Bill Clinton Speeches. Here are some links to some of the official speeches that President Bill Clinton delivered when he was President. Speeches: First Inaugural Address of William J. Clinton Second Inaugural Address of William J. Clinton State...
World History
Extra!: History of the State of the Union
Extra!: History of the State of the Union. I am a day late on posting this but I am sure some readers will still find it of interest.This CNN article has some highlights on the history of the State of the Union Address. This is the annual ceremonial occasion when the American President gives a speech to Congress on how the country is doing.
Here are some highlights from the article:
- The address was not called the "State of the Union" until President Franklin D. Roosevelt used that phrase in 1935. Until then, the speech was referred to as the "Annual Message."
- From 1801 to 1912, the Presidents did not deliver a speech. Instead, they sent a report to Congress where it was read out loud by a clerk.
- In 1923, Calvin Coolidge became the first president to broadcast his speech on the radio.
- In 1947, Harry S Truman became the first president to deliver the address on television.
- An opposing party's first official "response" to the State of the Union speech was given in 1966.
Of recent note, Lewis Gould of the History News Network writes that we should Abolish the State of the Union Address. (As the State of the Union is required by the Constitution, this might require a constitutional amendment though...)
Other good links on the State of the Union:
State of the Union Addresses of the American Presidents
Wikipedia: State of the Union Address
C-SPAN State of the Union Videos and Transcripts
GPO: State of the Union
- Franklin Pierce State Of The Union Addresses
Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States of America. Although not well regarded today, he was popular until his presidency. He was a veteran of the Mexican War and his friend Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote a popular campaign biography of...
- State Of The Union Addresses Of Gerald Ford
State of the Union Addresses of Gerald Ford. President Ford is the only American President to have never been elected President or Vice-President. Despite this, he gave three State of the Union Adresses. This is more State of the Union Addresses than...
- Sympathy For President John Tyler
Sympathy for President John Tyler. I just read Politics and the Court and in it I learned that President Tyler had five Supreme Court nominations defeated by the Senate! That had to of hurt. Tyler was the first Vice-President to become President as a...
- Presidential Addresses Of James Buchanan
Presidential Addresses of James Buchanan. He is considered a minor American President today but he is also the President who failed to prevent the Civil War from starting. Late in his term he watched helplessly as states left the Union and seized federal...
- Bill Clinton Speeches
Bill Clinton Speeches. Here are some links to some of the official speeches that President Bill Clinton delivered when he was President. Speeches: First Inaugural Address of William J. Clinton Second Inaugural Address of William J. Clinton State...