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James K. Polk's Fourth State of the Union Address

Since 1848

The 1848 State of the Union address was delivered by James K. Polk, the 11th president of the United States, to the 30th United States Congress on December 5, 1848. This address highlighted Polk’s vision for America following the recent territorial gains from the Mexican-American War and addressed both domestic policies and international relations in a rapidly expanding nation. Polk expressed gratitude for “peace, plenty, and contentment” across the nation, affirming the prosperity the United States had achieved while European nations faced instability.

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