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The 1928 State of the Union Address was given by the 30th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, to a joint session of the 70th United States Congress on December 4, 1928. Delivered at a time of economic prosperity and international peace, Coolidge's message highlighted the nation's growing wealth, peaceful international relations ...
On December 5, 1923, The New York Times wrote that “the voice of President Coolidge, addressing Congress tomorrow, will be carried [by radio] over a greater portion of the United States and will be heard by more people than the voice of any man in history.” [4] He spoke in Washington, D.C., and the address could be heard on radio stations ...
Coolidge opened his speech by paying tribute to recently deceased President Warren G. Harding: Since the close of the last Congress the Nation has lost President Harding. The world knew his kindness and his humanity, his greatness and his character. He has left his mark upon history. He has made justice more certain and peace more secure.
The first president, George Washington, won a unanimous vote of the Electoral College. [4] The incumbent president is Donald Trump , who assumed office on January 20, 2025 . [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Since the office was established in 1789, 45 men have served in 47 presidencies; the discrepancy arises because of Grover Cleveland and Donald Trump, who were ...
The President's approach is slowed by pausing to shake hands, hug, kiss, and autograph copies of the speech for Members of Congress. [26] After taking a place at the Clerk's desk, [27] the president hands two envelopes containing copies of the speech to the speaker and vice president. [28]
Also attended by Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States December 15, 1924 Joint session Memorial to Woodrow Wilson Edwin Alderman, President of the University of Virginia Also attended by Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States February 11, 1925 Joint session Counting electoral votes for the 1924 presidential election: None 69th
April 21 – Coolidge becomes the first president to give an address on film. [21] May 3 – Coolidge speaks at the groundbreaking for the Washington, D.C. Jewish Community Center. [22] October 20 – Coolidge gives a speech to the Annual Council of the Congregational Churches. [23]
It was given by Calvin Coolidge, the 30th United States President, to the 70th United States Congress. He said, "For many years the Federal Government has been building a system of dikes along the Mississippi River for protection against high water. During the past season the lower States were overcome by a most disastrous flood.