Historical clue formulations

• Formal speech — 2026-05-02
• Speak to — 2024-10-23
• Discuss, as an issue — 2018-10-24
• Lines on a package — 2013-05-02
• Lincoln's famous one was just 272 words — 2010-08-31
• Prepare to drive, as a golf ball — 2010-08-31
• What MapQuest requests — 2010-07-03
• Envelope marking — 2009-11-11
• North Pole, for Santa — 2005-12-15
• See 17-Across — 2005-05-26
• State of the Union, e.g. — 2000-09-05
• Deal with — 1998-08-23