State of the Union Addresses

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carter, Jimmy, 1924-2024.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"State of the Union Addresses" by Jimmy Carter is a collection of presidential addresses delivered by Carter during his term in office, written in the late 20th century. This compilation captures the essence of Carter's governance as he discusses various national issues, including energy policy, economic recovery, military strength, and human rights, reflecting the challenges and aspirations of the United States during his presidency. The opening of "State of the Union Addresses" introduces readers to the context in which the addresses were made, presenting Carter's reflections on his presidency at key moments in 1978 and beyond. In these initial addresses, he highlights the themes of national unity, the importance of bipartisan cooperation, and the necessity for forward-thinking policies to tackle various persistent issues like inflation and energy dependency. Carter emphasizes the need for a partnership between the government and the American people to achieve significant goals while addressing both domestic challenges and foreign relations, particularly regarding human rights. Through these speeches, Carter aims to inspire hope and collective action among Americans in a time of complexity and uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 40.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-02-01