Through The Years: President Obama's State Of The Union Addresses
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Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California applaud as President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the Capitol in Washingtona on February 24, 2009. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Pablo Martinez Monsivais (Photo credit should read Martinez Monsivais/AFP/Getty Images)
President Obama Delivers State Of The Union Address
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 27: U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden and U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) look on as U.S. President Barack Obama speeks to both houses of Congress during his first State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on January 27, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since taking office a little over a year ago, Obama's approval ratings have dropped significantly according to recent polls. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Obama Delivers State Of The Union Address To Joint Session Of Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 25: U.S. President Barack Obama, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH), addresses a Joint Session of Congress while delivering his State of the Union speech January 25, 2011 in Washington, DC. During his speech Obama was expected to focus on the U.S. economy and increasing education and infrastructure funding while proposing a three-year partial freeze of domestic programs and $78 billion in military spending cuts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Obama Addresses The Nation During State Of The Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. President Barack Obama, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH)delivers his State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
President Obama Delivers State Of The Union Address
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President Obama Delivers State Of The Union Address At U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 28: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill on January 28, 2014 in Washington, DC. In his fifth State of the Union address, Obama is expected to emphasize on healthcare, economic fairness and new initiatives designed to stimulate the U.S. economy with bipartisan cooperation. (Photo by Larry Downing-Pool/Getty Images)
President Obama Delivers State Of The Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Barack Obama arrives for the State of the Union address on January 20, 2015 in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Obama was expected to lay out a broad agenda to address income inequality, making it easier for Americans to afford college education, and child care. (Photo by Mandel Ngan-Pool/Getty Images)
President Obama Delivers His Last State Of The Union Address To Joint Session Of Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union speech before members of Congress in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol January 12, 2016 in Washington, DC. In his last State of the Union, President Obama reflected on the past seven years in office and spoke on topics including climate change, gun control, immigration and income inequality. Also pictured are Vice President Joe Biden (L) and U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI). (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
