President Barack Obama's final State of the Union Address focused on his vision for the country's future and the need to heal its deep political divides
2016 State of the Union Address

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President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 12, 2016.

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Democratic U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Al Franken arrive for President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, to be given in the U.S. House chamber, Jan. 12, 2016. (D. Futrowsky/VOA)

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Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell arrive for President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, to be given in the U.S. House chamber, Jan. 12, 2016. (D. Futrowsky/VOA)

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Secretary of State John Kerry arrives for President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, to be given in the U.S. House chamber, Jan. 12, 2016. (D. Futrowsky/VOA)