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Polybius

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2. Technically, a President's first one for each term doesn't count

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 08:13 PM

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Well it does, but it's not called a State of the Union. For example, Trump's speech last year was called a Joint Address To Congress. Same thing though.

But to answer your question, Clinton misspoke. He had six official State of the Union speeches, and two Joint Address To Congress ones.

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How many State of the Union addresses did Bill Clinton make? See his video. [View all] LAS14 Wednesday OP

when SOTU was about policy and programs for the future. watched his, enjoyed his presence nt msongs Wednesday #1

Technically, a President's first one for each term doesn't count Polybius Wednesday #2

Thank you President Clinton. K&R spanone Wednesday #3