1922 State of the Union Address

The 1922 State of the Union Address was given by the 29th president of the United States, Warren Harding, on December 8, 1922.

1922 State of the Union Address

Date	December 8, 1922 (1922-12-08)
Venue	House Chamber, United States Capitol
Location	Washington, D.C.
Coordinates	38°53′23″N 77°00′32″W
Type	State of the Union Address
Participants	Warren Harding
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Themes

The President commented on the state of world affairs after World War 1, he said that while recovery was progressing it was slow across the world. The President also commented on the emergence of the automobile and acknowledged that it would be the way forward. To highlight America's ever growing importance on the world stage, the President said:

It has been our fortune both to preach and promote international understanding. The influence of the United States in bringing near the settlement of an ancient dispute between South American nations is added proof of the glow of peace in ample understanding. In Washington to-day are met the delegates of the Central American nations, gathered at the table of international understanding, to stabilize their Republics and remove every vestige of disagreement. They are met here by our invitation, not in our aloofness, and they accept our hospitality because they have faith in our unselfishness and believe in our helpfulness. Perhaps we are selfish in craving their confidence and friendship, but such a selfishness we proclaim to the world, regardless of hemisphere, or seas dividing.