President Urges U.S. Competitiveness, Fight on 'Tyranny'
President Bush, in his State of the Union speech Tuesday, said U.S. security depends on ending tyranny in the world, while maintaining U.S. competitiveness requires investments in technology and scientific learning.
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Full text of the president's State of the Union address

February 1, 2006, 7:15pm EST
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Following a report by Kwame Holman on lawmakers' reactions to the State of the Union address, Jim Lehrer discusses the speech with former White House insiders -- chiefs of staff Ken Duberstein and Thomas "Mack" McLarty and adviser David Gergen.

January 31, 2006, 10:40pm EST
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Columnists David Brooks and Tom Oliphant offer initial reactions to the president's speech, focusing on his diplomatic stance with Iran and his wide array of domestic initiatives.

January 31, 2006, 10:30pm EST
Democratic Governor Urges Americans to Demand 'Competence'
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Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, in the Democratic rebuttal to President Bush's State of the Union address, offered Americans a "better way" to tackle the issues facing the nation.

January 31, 2006, 10:40pm EST
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Columnists David Brooks and Tom Oliphant react to Kaine's address, explore the differences between the Democratic governors and the national party and discuss where the night's speeches leave the national political debate.

January 31, 2006, 6:35pm EST
Analysts Lay Out Political Context of President's Speech
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Political analysts David Brooks and Tom Oliphant outline the tone and themes expected from President Bush's State of the Union address.

January 30, 2006, 7:15pm EST
White House Insiders See Challenges in 2006 Address
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President Bush's address Tuesday night will be a product of months of work and scores of compromises, but it still stands as Mr. Bush's major focus for both domestic and international affairs in the coming year. Former White House insiders -- chiefs of staff Ken Duberstein and Thomas "Mack" McLarty and adviser David Gergen -- outline what they think the president needs to do in his speech to garner support.

For Teachers: A State of the Union Lesson Plan
From Online NewsHour Extra for students, a lesson plan explores the history and purpose of the State of the Union. (For grades 7-12)

President Bush's Past Addresses
2005: The president defends the war in Iraq and calls for reauthorization of the Patriot Act.

2004: The president defends the war in Iraq and calls for reauthorization of the Patriot Act.

2003: President Bush addresses the dangers of Iraq, pledges to reform domestic programs.

2002: President Bush outlines the "Axis of Evil" and reflects on the Sept. 11 tragedies.

2001: Just after his inauguration, President Bush addresses Congress.

President Clinton's Past Addresses
2000: In an hour and a half speech, President Clinton outlines his goals for his final year in office.

1999: On the day the White House opened its defense in the impeachment trial of the president, Mr. Clinton urges Congress to focus on Social Security reform, education, health care and the environment.

1998: In an hour and 15 minute address, President Clinton says the state of the union is strong, but urges Congress to "save Social Security first."