Bush announcing the beginning of the Gulf War to President George W. Bush announcing the invasion of Iraq , presidents have chosen to use the visual power of the `` Oval . '' Obama 's speech Tuesday night was in the tradition of other U.S. presidents . The president has been criticized for his use of teleprompters, but he is not alone. He also told the nation about the death of bin Laden from the East Room .
Obama 's speech Tuesday night was in the tradition of other U.S. presidents . The president has been criticized for his use of teleprompters, but he is not alone. He also told the nation about the death of bin Laden from the East Room .