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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 President's message

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02009 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Broadside Date: 1829 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 78 cm, Width: 46 cm Order a Copy

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.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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