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    President Obama's 2016 State of the Union address focused on innovation and climate change, spending 0:24 discussing efforts to invest in science and technology and 1:14 on addressing climate change. President Trump's 2019 address focused on immigration, spending 0:39 on border security and immigration policies. It also discussed women's issues for 1:16, focusing on supporting and empowering women in the workplace and society.

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    President Obama's 2016 State of the Union address focused on innovation and climate change, spending 0:24 discussing efforts to invest in science and technology and 1:14 on addressing climate change. President Trump's 2019 address focused on immigration, spending 0:39 on border security and immigration policies. It also discussed women's issues for 1:16, focusing on supporting and empowering women in the workplace and society.

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    Contrasting Ideas in U.S.

    State of the Union Addresses

    Issue 2016—President Obama 2019—President Trump


    The Economy
    0:14 (2016)
    0:05 (2019)
    Foreign Policy
    1:37 (2016)
    2:11 (2019)

    Choose ONE State of the Union address and pick ONE other area on which to comment.
    In this case, you’re not comparing, but summarizing the message sent about the issue you chose.
    Issue (2016) Issue (2019)
    Innovation (0:24) Immigration (0:39)

    Climate Change (1:14) Women (1:16)

    The Politics of Fear (2.19) Abortion (1:51)

    The Politics of Hope (2:57)

    Final Thoughts

    Presidents often use the State of the Union address to send message of unity between the political parties and among the
    American people. Which address do you think had a stronger message of unity? Explain your opinion in 3-5 sentences and use
    specific examples to support your ideas.

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