Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 President's message

GLC02009

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GLC#
GLC02009
Type
Broadsides, posters & signs
Date
1829
Author/Creator
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Title
President's message
Place Written
Hartford, Connecticut
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 78 cm, Width: 46 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

An Extra of the Hartford Times, reporting from telegraph the text of Jackson's first State of the Union. The address discusses what will be many of the major issues during his Presidency. Discusses removal of Native Americans, questions the constitutionality of the Bank, and decries corruption in governmental office. Suggests an amendment to keep close Presidential elections from being decided by Congress. Also covers foreign affairs, the tariff, finances, military and other domestic matters.

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