[COMPLETE] State of the Union Addresses 1837-1844 - kd

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linny
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State of the Union Addresses (1837 - 1844) by United States Presidents.

This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/state-of-the-union-addresses-by-united-states-presidents-1837-1844-by-various/
The State of the Union address is a speech presented by the President of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress, typically delivered annually. The address not only reports on the condition of the nation but also allows the President to outline his legislative agenda (for which he needs the cooperation of Congress) and national priorities. This album contains recordings of addresses from Martin van Buren and John Tyler. (Wikipedia and Linette Geisel)
This is the 4th out of 27 projects. Prior addresses are found here: https://librivox.org/search?q=state%20of%20the%20union&search_form=advanced
    1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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    3. Is there a deadline? We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
    4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5050
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      Genres for the project: *Non-fiction/War & Military

      Keywords that describe the book: john tyler, martin van buren

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Post by linny »

Section Breakdown:
Note: If you are claiming all sections for an Address feel free to split the sections differently. Be sure to post your preferred start/stop for your DPL.

Martin van Buren, December 3, 1838
Part 1, 5519 words, Read through "There is no reason to suppose that legislation upon that branch of the subject would now be embarrassed by a difference of opinion, or fail to receive the cordial support of a large majority of our constituents."
Part 2, 5972 read from "The connection which formerly existed between the Government and banks was in reality injurious to both, as well as to the general interests of the community at large."

Martin van Buren, December 2, 1839
Part 1, 3746 words. Read through "Your early consideration of the subject is therefore once more earnestly requested."
Part 2, 3223 words. Read from "The present condition of the defenses of our principal seaports and navy-yards, as represented by the accompanying report of the Secretary of War, calls for the early and serious attention of Congress;" through "It is only by such a course that the confidence and good will of the community can be preserved, and in the sequel the best interests of the institutions themselves promoted."
Part 3, 6464 words. Read from "New dangers to the banks are also daily disclosed from the extension of that system of extravagant credit of which they are the pillars."
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realisticspeakers
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Post by realisticspeakers »

I just wanted to get an early claim into 1841.

I'm currently committed to a lengthy treatise on the planets, so before I forget...
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linny
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Post by linny »

How about 1837?

Glad to take an early claim on 1847. Polk is a talker at 16,414 words. :wink:

EDIT: lol, ok, 1841 it is!
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Post by KiltedDragon »

MW all set up. :)
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Post by linny »

Excellent! Thank you, Barry. I'll get the MW set up in the morning. :thumbs:

EDIT: That should do it. I don't know if Craig will be joining us for this edition. If possible, can we stay in the launch pad for a couple of days and try to attract a DPL?
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Post by soupy »

I'm going to wait for a little while and see if someone is interested.

If no one shows up I'll take the section :D

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Post by linny »

Sounds great, Craig. Thanks for letting me know. :thumbs:
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Post by Lmnei »

Hi!
Can I please take sections 14-17? Many thanks!
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Post by linny »

Lynda,
Certainly. Thank you for the claim.
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Post by khiddy »

I'd like to claim Sections 1 & 2, by my beloved Martin van Buren, 1837.
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Post by linny »

Excellent. Thank you for your claim.
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Post by Lmnei »

Hi Linny -

Here are my recorded sections ready for PL -

Section 14 - https://librivox.org/uploads/kilteddragon/stateoftheunion1837_1844_14_various_128kb.mp3 - 30:28
Section 15 - https://librivox.org/uploads/kilteddragon/stateoftheunion1837_1844_15_various_128kb.mp3 - 34:40

Have a good day!
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Post by linny »

Hi Lynda,
Thank you for your sections. I won't be able to PL until Sunday.
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Post by Lmnei »

Not a problem at all Linny!

Have a good day!
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