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The 1982 State of the Union Address was a very important speech given by the President Ronald Reagan. He spoke to a special meeting of the United States Congress called a joint session. This big event happened on January 26, 1982. It was the first time President Reagan gave a State of the Union speech during his first time as president.

What is the State of the Union Address?

The State of the Union Address is a yearly speech. The President of the United States gives it to Congress. It's a chance for the President to talk about how the country is doing. They also share their plans for the future. It's a very old tradition in American politics.

President Reagan's 1982 Speech

President Reagan's speech in 1982 was quite long. It lasted for 40 minutes and 14 seconds. The speech had 5,154 words. Many people across the country could hear and watch it. It was shown live on both radio and television.

Who Listened to the Speech?

The speech was given to a joint session of the 97th United States Congress. This means that members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate were there. They all gathered together in one place to listen to the President.

The Democratic Party's Response

After the President's speech, the Democratic Party gave their own response. This is a common practice. It allows the other major political party to share their views. They can talk about the President's plans. They also share their own ideas for the country.

Who Gave the Response?

Several important members of the Democratic Party gave this response. They included:

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