| Author |
Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004 |
| Title |
State of the Union Addresses
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"State of the Union Addresses" by Ronald Reagan is a collection of presidential speeches delivered during his terms from the early to mid-1980s. The addresses reflect the political climate of the time, characterized by economic challenges, concerns about national security, and a call for renewed American values and spirit. The opening of the collection begins with Reagan's first State of the Union address from January 1982, where he addresses a struggling nation amidst economic turmoil, including high unemployment and inflation. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between Congress and the administration in addressing these issues and outlines key economic strategies aimed at recovery. Reagan cites historical precedents while articulating a vision for America's future, focusing on economic growth, the reduction of government spending, and a shift towards empowering individual states. He also underscores the necessity of strengthening American military forces and international relationships to ensure peace and progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
J: Political science
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| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- Messages
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- Sources
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5046 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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