Each president’s State of the Union offers a distinct historical snapshot while continuing an enduring constitutional tradition.
The State of the Union: What It Is and Why It Matters
This Tuesday, President Obama will face the toughest crowd of his presidency when he delivers his State of the Union address to the newly controlled Republican Congress.
The president is expected to underscore past policy victories, like Obamacare, while outlining future initiatives, including federally subsidized community college and accompanying tax increases.
More than an administrative photo-op, each State of the Union exists as a historical microcosm of a particular moment in the American experience.
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