The Library of Congress is proud to present this compilation of 85 years of presidential oratory. Here, in their own voices, are 17 of America's chief executives variously sharing their visions, coaxing a nation to support their political programs, and appealing for votes. In this library you will hear the voices of the recent past as well as those of our grandparent's times. You may also gain a sense of the changing role of mass communications in the United States.
The collection is a study in the exercise of power through language.

1 Taft, William Howard What Constitutes An Unlawful Trust Aug 05, 1908
2 Taft, William Howard Democratic Policy Prevents Restoration of Prosperity Aug 05, 1908 3 Roosevelt, Theodore The "Abyssinian Treatment" of Standard Oil Sep 22, 1912
4 Roosevelt, Theodore Why the Trusts & Bosses Oppose the Progressive Party Sep 22, 1912
5 Wilson, Woodrow The Third Party Sep 24, 1912
6 Wilson, Woodrow To the Farmers Sep 24, 1912
7 Harding, Warren G. Americanism Jun 29, 1920
8 Harding, Warren G. Liberty Under the Law Aug 06, 1920
9 Harding, Warren G. Nationalism & Americanism Aug 06, 1920
10 Coolidge, Calvin Inaugural Address (Excerpts) Mar 04, 1925
11 Hoover, Herbert Radio Address to the Nation on Unemployment Relief Oct 18, 1931
12 Roosevelt, Franklin D. First "Fireside Chat" - on Banking Mar 12, 1933
13 Roosevelt, Franklin D. "We Have Only Just Begun to Fight" Address Oct 31, 1936
14 Truman, Harry S. Upon Accepting the Democratic Nomination Jly 15, 1948
15 Eisenhower, Dwight D. Farewell Radio & Television Address Jan 17, 1961
16 Kennedy, John F. Commencement Address At American University Jun 10, 1963
17 Johnson, Lyndon B. Remarks At the University of Michigan May 22, 1964
18 Nixon, Richard Address to the Nation on the War in Vietnam Nov 03, 1969
19 Ford, Gerald R. Remarks on Taking the Oath of Office Aug 09, 1974
20 Carter, Jimmy "Energy & National Goals" Address to the Nation Jly 15, 1979
21 Reagan, Ronald Remarks At Moscow State University May 31, 1988
22 Bush, George Remarks to the Residents of Leiden Jly 17, 1989
23 Clinton, William J. To the Convocation of the Church of God in Christ Nov 13, 1993