State of the Union Address

Name: State of the Union Address
Start: 1974-01-30
Location: United States

President Richard Nixon delivered the 1974 State of the Union to a joint session of Congress, outlining his administration's priorities on the economy, energy, and domestic programs.

As Nixon's final State of the Union, the address sought to set legislative and policy priorities during a period of economic strain and rising political pressure from the Watergate crisis.

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Event Details

Date: January 30, 1974
President: Richard Nixon
Category: Speech
Era: Cold War Era

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