State of the Union Address

Obama focuses on middle class

President Obama spoke on a number of topics, but said “our unfinished task” is making conditions better for the middle class.

President Obama delivered his State of the Union address at the US Capitol.

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President Obama delivered his State of the Union address at the US Capitol.

President Obama greeted Secretary of State John Kerry.

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Obama greeted Secretary of State John Kerry before the speech.

Obama greeted members of Congress on his arrival.

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Many members of Congress attended the event.

The event was held in the chamber of the US House of Representatives.

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The speech was held in the chamber of the US House of Representatives.

Michelle Obama was recognized before the speech.

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Michelle Obama was recognized before the speech.

Obama had lipstick wiped from his face before the speech.

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Obama had lipstick wiped from his face before he spoke.

President Obama, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner, delivered his State of the Union speech.

Text of President Obama’s State of the Union address

The text of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, released by the White House as prepared for delivery.

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