the state of the union address started in 1953.
when did the state of the union address start?
1953
on january 16, pelosi sent a letter to trump that indicated the house would be unavailable for the 2019 state of the union address that was scheduled for january 29. pelosi wrote, "sadly, given the security concerns and unless government reopens this week, i suggest that we work together to determine another suitable date after government has reopened for this address or for you to consider delivering your state of the union address in writing to the congress on jan. 29." the delivery of the state of the union address had been delayed or substantially changed on only two occasions since 1913. in a letter sent to the speaker the next day, trump said she would not be allowed to take military transport aircraft on scheduled visits to brussels, egypt, and afghanistan. trump replied, "we will reschedule this seven-day excursion when the shutdown is over." pelosi and a congressional delegation had planned on visiting overseas american military personnel.
2018–19 united states federal government shutdown
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bullet::::- index to the 2018 state of the union address plus concordance
2018 state of the union address