1818 State of the Union Address

1818 State of the Union Address
DateNovember 16, 1818 (1818-11-16)
VenueHouse Chamber, United States Capitol
LocationWashington, D.C.
Coordinates38°53′23″N 77°00′32″W / 38.88972°N 77.00889°W / 38.88972; -77.00889
TypeState of the Union Address
ParticipantsJames Monroe
Daniel D. Tompkins
Henry Clay
FormatWritten
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The 1818 State of the Union Address was delivered by the fifth president of the United States James Monroe to the 15th United States Congress on November 16, 1818. In this address, Monroe highlighted the prosperity the United States was experiencing, noting abundant harvests, flourishing commerce, and a surplus in revenue. He attributed these benefits to providence, stating: "For these inestimable blessings we can not but be grateful to that Providence which watches over the destiny of nations."