[Complete] State of the Union Addresses 1889-1892 – m8b1

[linny]

State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1889 - 1892).

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-1889-1892-by-benjamin-harrison/

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 Benjamin Harrison. (Wikipedia)

This is the 12th out of 27 projects. Prior addresses are found here: https://librivox.org/search?q=state%20of%20the%20union&search_form=advanced
Some stats are found here: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=61256&hilit=state+of+the+union

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[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.


2. Benjamin Harrison, December 3, 1889, part 2 - 7411 words. Read from: The enactment of a national bankrupt law of a character to be a permanent part of our general legislation is desirable. It should be simple in its methods and inexpensive in its administration.

4. Benjamin Harrison, December 1, 1890, part 2 - 5189 words. Read from: The law relating to the civil service has, so far as I can learn, been executed by those having the power of appointment in the classified service with fidelity and impartiality, and the service has been increasingly satisfactory.

[KevinS]

Section 1, please.

I like to say 'domicile.'

[linny]

Section 1 it is.

[realisticspeakers]

I am so swamped with stuff but there is no way I'm going to let one of these slip by.

Section 8 and 9 please!

glad you're back!

[linny]

Thank you for the claims! 8 and 9 are yours.

It's good to be back! Life should be easier for now.

[m8b1]

I'll MC for you again. All set ~ have fun!

[linny]

Thank you, Maria!

MW is all set up.

[m8b1]

Over to Readers Wanted........

[linny]

Over to Readers Wanted........

Maria,
I hate to be a pest but when you have a moment please move us to the regular readers wanted instead of short works. This is a tough project, especially for new readers and the sections are awfully long.
Thank you!

[m8b1]

No problem. I remembered from a previous project that you wanted it in one or the other, but I couldn't remember which one it was!

[linny]

I can certainly understand that. I can't remember everything from one project to another and this is our 12th volume.

Thanks for the move.

[northstar95]

Hello - I've never been a part of a State of the Union project and I'd love to have 3 & 4 please.

[Paultym]

May I claim Section 5 & 6? This looks like a great project.

Paul T.

[linny]

Thank you both for joining in. MW updated. Let me know if you have any questions along the way. Enjoy!