1891 State of the Union Address

Speech by US President Benjamin Harrison February 2026 September 2021 February 2025 1891 State of the Union Address 1872 Wyoming Territory.jpg Wyoming becomes a state in 1890, passed into law by Benjamin Harrison along with 5 other states during his single term 1891 12 09 House Chamber and Senate Chamber, United States Capitol Washington, D.C.Joint Meetings, Joint Sessions, & Inaugurations US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives https://history.house.gov/Institution/Joint-Sessions/Joint-Sessions/ history.house.gov 21 October 2024 en 38 53 23 N 77 00 32 W region:US-DC_type inline,title State of the Union Address Benjamin HarrisonLevi P. MortonCharles F. Crisp Format Written Previous 1890 State of the Union Address Next 1892 State of the Union Address The 1891 State of the Union Address was written by Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States. It was to both houses of the 52nd United States Congress on Wednesday, December 9, 1891, by a clerk. He said, "The vista that now opens to us is wider and more glorious than ever before. Gratification and amazement struggle for supremacy as we contemplate the population, wealth, and moral strength of our country."http://www.infoplease.com/t/hist/state-of-the-union/103.html State of the Union Address: Benjamin Harrison (December 9, 1891) | Infoplease.com infoplease.com 2014-07-23 In domestic matters, the President condemned the 1891 New Orleans lynchings. The President also mentions the expanded work occurring in the Bureau of Indian Affairs including the provision of school facilities for native children. In foreign affairs, the President mentioned the Chilean Civil War and how it may impact the United States. Also mentioned is the passing of King Kalakaua in Hawaii and the desire of the Hawaiian Kingdom for more trade. The President advocated for the completion of a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans being an issue of utmost importance.Annual Message to Congress (1891) https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/state-of-the-union-address-92/ 2024-12-31 Teaching American History en-US References Benjamin Harrison's Third State of the Union Address 1891 State of the Union Address 1890 State of the Union Address 1892 State of the Union Address State of the Union addresses 1 1891 Category:Speeches by Benjamin Harrison Category:Presidency of Benjamin Harrison Category:52nd United States Congress State of the Union Address State of the Union Address State of the Union Address State of the Union Address Category:December 1891 in the United States Category:1890s State of the Union addresses Category:1891 works