Primary sourceSpeech2 December 1902
Second State of the Union Address
Theodore Roosevelt · 2 December 1902
Roosevelt's 1902 message to Congress, outlining his domestic policy and plans to regulate trusts.
Roosevelt delivered this address as President, setting out his domestic agenda including trust regulation.
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What it is
This is the text of Theodore Roosevelt's second annual message to Congress, delivered on 2 December 1902. It was written by Roosevelt as President and addressed to the Senate and House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The address shows Roosevelt reflecting on national prosperity and America's growing role in the world, while laying groundwork for his efforts to regulate powerful business trusts. It reveals how presidents use these yearly messages to set out their vision and priorities to Congress and the public.
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- What tone does Roosevelt use when describing the nation's prosperity and future?
- Why might a president choose to deliver this kind of message every year?
- What does the language suggest about how Roosevelt saw America's place among other nations?
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