State of the Union Addresses

by United States Presidents

English · 6h 49m · Anthologies, Political Science

Hear James Buchanan’s State of the Union addresses: presidential reports to Congress on the condition of the nation and the priorities of his administration.

Delivered to a joint session of Congress, these speeches combine an account of national affairs with Buchanan’s proposals for legislation and his view of the country’s needs. Together, they offer a firsthand look at how a president presented his agenda to lawmakers.

This audiobook is a collection of historical political speeches, rather than a continuous narrative. It may suit listeners interested in U.S. history, presidential rhetoric, and the workings of government.