
State of the Union

President Obama delivered his State of the Union address at the US Capitol.
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| February 12, 2013

Obama greeted Secretary of State John Kerry before the speech.
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| February 12, 2013

Many members of Congress attended the event.
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| February 12, 2013

The speech was held in the chamber of the US House of Representatives.
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| February 12, 2013

Michelle Obama was recognized before the speech.
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| February 12, 2013

Obama had lipstick wiped from his face before he spoke.
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| February 12, 2013