State of the Union Addresses of Andrew Johnson

The book ""State Of The Union Addresses of Andrew Johnson"" is a collection of speeches delivered by the 17th President of the United States, Andrew Johnson, during his term in office from 1865 to 1869. The State of the Union address is a yearly speech given by the President to Congress, outlining the current state of the nation and setting forth legislative proposals for the coming year. The book contains all of Johnson's State of the Union addresses, including his first in 1865, which was delivered just months after the end of the Civil War. In his speeches, Johnson addressed a range of issues, including reconstruction, civil rights, foreign relations, and economic policy. The book provides a unique insight into the political climate of the United States during Johnson's presidency, and the challenges faced by the nation in the aftermath of the Civil War. It also sheds light on Johnson's own political beliefs and priorities, and the ways in which he sought to shape the direction of the country.Overall, ""State Of The Union Addresses of Andrew Johnson"" is a valuable resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the history of the United States and the presidency.I found the States suffering from the effects of a civil war. Resistance to the General Government appeared to have exhausted itself. The United States had recovered possession of their forts and arsenals, and their armies were in the occupation of every State which had attempted to secede. Whether the territory within the limits of those States should be held as conquered territory, under military authority emanating from the President as the head of the Army, was the first question that presented itself for decision.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.