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2024 US Election
Why does the President Give a State of the Union Address?
February 01, 2020 0:00 AM
FILE - President Barack Obama is applauded as he gives his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress in Washington, Jan. 12, 2016.
Why does the President Give a State of the Union Address?
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