The 1885 State of the Union address was delivered by Grover Cleveland, the 22nd President of the United States, on December 8, 1885. This address was Grover Cleveland's first.
| Date | December 8, 1885 |
|---|---|
| Venue | House Chamber, United States Capitol |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Coordinates | 38°53′23″N 77°00′32″W / 38.88972°N 77.00889°W |
| Type | State of the Union Address |
| Participants | Grover Cleveland |
| Previous | 1884 State of the Union Address |
| Next | 1886 State of the Union Address |
Themes
editIn the speech, Cleveland discussed the importance of the continued progress of the nation, touching on continuing favorable trade, shipping lanes, railroad construction, and diplomacy policies.[1]
The address also contains mention of the World's Industrial Exposition, held in New Orleans, the budget, and sound currency policy. Additional topics included the progress of Navy modernization, boundaries with Mexico, handling of the Indian Territory, and postal expansion.[2]
On foreign policy he said:
It is gratifying to announce that the relations of the United States with all foreign powers continue to be friendly. Our position after nearly a century of successful constitutional government, maintenance of good faith in all our engagements, the avoidance of complications with other nations, and our consistent and amicable attitude toward the strong and weak alike furnish proof of a political disposition which renders professions of good will unnecessary. There are no questions of difficulty pending with any foreign government.
References
edit- ^ "December 8, 1885: First Annual Message | Miller Center". millercenter.org. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ "First Annual Message (first term) | The American Presidency Project". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-02.