This was the State of the Union Address delivered by President Harry Truman on January 5, 1949. Mr. President,...
Speeches
George Washington’s First Inaugural Address – 1789
This speech was the first inaugural address of the United States and was delivered by George Washington on April...
Ronald Reagan’s “A Time for Choosing” Speech – 1964
This speech was first delivered by Ronald Reagan on October 27, 1964. Reagan initially called this "the Speech,"...
Ronald Reagan’s Christmas Message to America – 1983
This message was delivered by President Ronald Reagan on December 20, 1983. It is a very special pleasure for...
Governor Ronald Reagan, January 5, 1967: Inaugural Address
This speech was delivered by then-Governor Ronald Reagan at his January 1967 inaugural address. Mr....
Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” – 1775
This speech was delivered by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1775. No man thinks more highly than I do of the...
George Washington’s Farewell Address – 1796
George Washington did not publicly deliver his Farewell Address. It was initially published on September 19,...
Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address – 1801
This speech was delivered on March 4, 1801. Friends and fellow citizens, Called upon to undertake the...
Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address – 1863
This speech was delivered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863. Four score and seven years ago...