1835 State of the Union Address

Speech by US President Andrew Jackson February 2026 October 2024 February 2025 1835 State of the Union Address 1835 12 08 House Chamber, United States CapitolJoint Meetings, Joint Sessions, & Inaugurations US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives https://history.house.gov/Institution/Joint-Sessions/Joint-Sessions/ history.house.gov 24 October 2024 en Washington, D.C. 38 53 23 N 77 00 32 W region:US-DC_type inline,title State of the Union Address Andrew JacksonMartin Van BurenJames K. Polk Format Written Previous 1834 State of the Union Address Next 1836 State of the Union Address The 1835 State of the Union Address was delivered by the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson, on December 8, 1835, to the 24th United States Congress. This was Jackson's seventh annual message, and he used it to reflect on both domestic successes and challenges as his presidency neared its conclusion. He emphasized the nation's growing prosperity, highlighting the "unexampled growth and prosperity" of the United States, and stressed the importance of unity to avoid the internal conflicts that had disrupted other nations.Andrew Jackson - State of the Union Address -- 1835 https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/seventh-annual-message-2 The American Presidency Project 19 October 2024 Jackson detailed the settlement of various diplomatic issues, including relations with Great Britain, noting that negotiations over the northeastern boundary were ongoing but not yet resolved. He urged caution in foreign policy, warning against any threat to national sovereignty or unity, which he saw as essential for the nation's continued strength. One key focus was the successful reduction of the national debt, a significant achievement of his administration. Jackson proudly noted that all public debt had been paid, stating, "since my last annual communication, all the remains of the public debt have been redeemed." He further advocated for fiscal responsibility and sound money policies to protect the nation's financial system. On domestic matters, Jackson reiterated his support for the controversial Indian Removal policy, asserting that relocating Native Americans west of the Mississippi River was necessary for their survival. He reported progress in removing the Cherokee and other tribes, emphasizing that the policy was intended for their benefit, despite opposition from some quarters. Jackson also addressed the increasingly heated debate over the role of the Bank of the United States, reiterating his opposition to its influence over national finances and governance. He criticized the bank for promoting a "monopoly" over the economy and insisted that its dissolution was necessary to maintain republican principles. The speech, delivered near the end of Jackson's second term, reflected his vision of a united, financially independent, and sovereign nation, free from foreign domination and internal monopolies. References 1834 State of the Union Address 1836 State of the Union Address State of the Union addresses 1 1835 Category:Speeches by Andrew Jackson Category:24th United States Congress Category:1835 in American politics Category:1835 in Washington, D.C. Category:1835 in the United States Category:1830s State of the Union addresses Category:December 1835 Category:1835 works State of the Union