Special Message
06/24/1860
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I feel it my duty to communicate to you that it has been found impracticable to conclude a contract for the transportati...
I certainly had no right to make aggressive war upon any State, and I am perfectly satisfied that the Constitution has w...
My opinion remains unchanged that justice as well as sound policy requires us still to seek a peaceful solution of the q...
Under its shadow American citizens have found protection and respect in all lands beneath the sun.