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The 1900 State of the Union Address was written by William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States. He began it with these words: "At the outgoing of the old and the incoming of the new century you begin the last session of the Fifty-sixth Congress with evidences on every hand of individual and national prosperity and with proof of the growing strength and increasing power for good of Republican institutions." It was the last of the four addresses given by McKinley. It was given as a written message to the 56th United States Congress. He did not deliver it as a speech.

In foreign policy, the President talks about the revolution that occurred in the Dominican Republic and the installation of President Jimenez. The completion of a telegraph line from the US to the German Empire was announced as completed. Additionally, the assassination of King Humbert was mentioned. The Bureau of American Republics effectiveness as a diplomatic body was also mentioned. Finally, President Mckinley talks about the commencement of the governance of Philippines by the US.

References

1. "Joint Meetings, Joint Sessions, & Inaugurations | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". history.house.gov. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
2. "State of the Union Address: William McKinley (December 3, 1900)". www.infoplease.com.
3. "Annual Message to Congress (1900)". Teaching American History. Retrieved 2024-12-31.

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