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State of the Union speech| Date | December 2, 1806 (1806-12-02) |
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| Venue | House Chamber, United States Capitol |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Coordinates | 38°53′23″N 77°00′32″W / 38.88972°N 77.00889°W / 38.88972; -77.00889 |
| Type | State of the Union Address |
| Participants | Thomas Jefferson Aaron Burr Nathaniel Macon |
| Previous | 1805 State of the Union Address |
| Next | 1807 State of the Union Address |
The 1806 State of the Union address was delivered by the 3rd President of the United States Thomas Jefferson to the Ninth United States Congress on December 2, 1806. In this address, Jefferson discussed several major themes including foreign relations, national defense, and the growing tensions with Great Britain and France regarding maritime rights.
One of the central focuses of the 1806 address was the ongoing conflict between Britain and France, which continued to affect American shipping and trade. Jefferson expressed concern over the violation of U.S. neutrality, noting that American vessels had been seized and their crews impressed into service by foreign navies. Jefferson called for stronger defense measures, stating, "The situation in which we are placed in regard to the powers of Europe... calls for every preparation to provide for whatever events may grow out of it."
Jefferson also emphasized the importance of the nation's economy and fiscal responsibility. He praised Congress for reducing the national debt while maintaining essential government services, and he advocated for continuing efforts to pay off public debt as a means to ensure long-term prosperity.
Additionally, Jefferson discussed relations with Native American tribes, the administration of the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, and the expansion of infrastructure, including the construction of roads and canals to support westward expansion.
References
- ^ "Joint Meetings, Joint Sessions, & Inaugurations | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". history.house.gov. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Thomas Jefferson - State of the Union Address -- 1806". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- "Jefferson's 1806 State of the Union Address". Avalon Project. Retrieved 21 September 2024.