Messages and Papers of the Presidents 1789-1897

<p>This comprehensive collection Messages and Papers of the Presidents 1789-1897 offers a rich historical record of the United States presidency. Compiled by James Daniel Richardson this multi-volume work presents the official communications of American presidents from George Washington to William McKinley. Included are inaugural addresses annual messages to Congress special messages proclamations executive orders and other public papers that shaped the nation's policies and direction.</p> <p>A valuable resource for historians political scientists and anyone interested in American history this collection provides direct access to the words and decisions of the individuals who led the country through its formative years and times of significant transformation. The documents offer insight into the key issues debates and events that defined the American experience during the 18th and 19th centuries.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>