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Ronald Reagan (January 26, 1982)

Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, distinguished Members of the Congress, honored guests, and fellow citizens: Today marks my first State of the Union address to you, a constitutional duty as old as our…

Dwight D. Eisenhower (January 7, 1960)

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the 86th Congress: Seven years ago I entered my present office with one long-held resolve overriding all others. I was then, and remain now, determined that…

Little Men: Chapter 3 — Sunday

SundayThe moment the bell rang next morning Nat flew out of bed, and dressed himself with great satisfaction in the suit of clothes he found on the chair. They were not new, being half-worn…

The Visit to the Dead - The Odyssey

Aeolus, the Laestrygones, Circe. The Sirens, Scylla and Charyb... The Visit to the Dead. [1] "Then, when we had got down to the sea shore we drew our ship into the water and got…

Dwight D. Eisenhower (January 12, 1961)

To the Congress of the United States: Once again it is my Constitutional duty to assess the state of the Union. On each such previous occasion during these past eight years I have outlined a…

Iowa

Iowa State Information Capital: Des Monies  Official Name: The State of Iowa Organized as a territory/republic: June 12, 1838 Entered Union (rank): December 28, 1846 (29th) Present constitution…

New York

New York State Information Official Name: State of New York Capital: Albany  Organized as a territory: 1624 Entered Union (rank): July 26, 1788 (11th state) Present constitution adopted: 1777…