The 1980 State of the Union address was given by President of the United States, President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, to a Joint session of the United States Congress, joint session of the 96th United States Congress on January 23, 1980.
He addressed the Iran Hostage Crisis and the Soviet–Afghan War, Soviet invasion of Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, Afghanistan: "At this time in Iran, 50 Americans are still held captive, innocent victims of terrorism and anarchy. Also at this moment, massive Soviet troops are attempting to subjugate the fiercely independent and deeply religious people of Afghanistan."
The speech lasted 32 minutes and 4 seconds. and contained 3412 words.
The Republican Party (United States), Republican Party Democratic response to the State of the Union address, response was delivered by Senator Ted Stevens (AK) and Representative John Jacob Rhodes, John Rhodes (AZ).
See also
*1980 United States presidential election
References
External links
(full transcript), ''The American Presidency Project'' University of California, Santa Barbara, UC Santa Barbara.
1980 State of the Union Address(video) at C-SPAN
1980 State of the Union Address(audio)
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