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Are there any trends in recent history regarding a new President giving a State of the Union speech?

Why is the President of the United States paid a salary to do his job and how much does he earn?

Do you know what U.S. President's State of the Union address lasted a record 81 minutes?

The Presidential Timeline of the Twentieth Century

Talk to your parents about the role of President of the United States and ask them to help you think of ideas about what you would do if you were elected.

Look for and share pictures with your parents as you talk about the President, his job, family, pets, and the White House. Briefly describe how a President gets elected. Encourage your parents to share any information they may know.

What new rules and laws would you make if you were elected? Illustrate your ideas by drawing pictures. Write the captions on your pictures.

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