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President Dwight Eisenhower announces his decision to seek a second term in office from the Oval Office on February 29, 1956.[1]

The list of Oval Office addresses comprises televised speeches given by presidents of the United States from the Oval Office in the White House. Speeches from the Oval Office have often been reserved for major events of national or international importance, usually relating to the economy or military and foreign policy. Notable Oval Office addresses have included Richard Nixon's announcement of his resignation from the presidency, Ronald Reagan's remarks following the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, George W. Bush's message to the nation following the September 11 attacks, and Barack Obama's announcement of the end of combat operations in Iraq. Three presidents have also chosen to give a farewell address from the Oval Office near the end of their terms in office: Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton.

Oval Office Addresses
President Date Subject References
Barack Obama Dec. 6, 2015 Addressing the threat of terrorism [2]
Aug. 31, 2010 End of U.S. combat operations in Iraq [3]
June 15, 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill [4]
George W. Bush Sept. 13, 2007 Iraq War [5]
Sept. 11, 2006 War on terror [6]
May 15, 2006 Immigration reform [7]
Dec. 18, 2005 Iraq War and the war on terror [8]
March 19, 2003 Beginning of combat operations in Iraq [9]
Sept. 11, 2001 Terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. [10]
Bill Clinton Jan. 18, 2001 Farewell address [11]
March 24, 1999 Airstrikes against Serbian targets in Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) [12]
Dec. 16, 1998 U.S. military strike on Iraq [13]
Aug. 20, 1998 U.S. cruise missile strikes on Afghanistan and Sudan
Nov. 27, 1995 Peace agreement in Bosnia-Herzegovina
June 13, 1995 Balanced budget plan
Oct. 10, 1994 Iraq
Sept. 18, 1994 Haiti
Sept. 15, 1994 Haiti
Oct. 7, 1993 Somalia
Aug. 3, 1993 National economic program
June 26, 1993 Strike on Iraqi intelligence headquarters
Feb. 15, 1993 National economic program
George H. W. Bush Dec. 4, 1992 Somalia
Sept. 1, 1992 Hurricane Andrew disaster relief
May 1, 1992 Los Angeles riots
Sept. 27, 1991 Reducing U.S. and Soviet nuclear weapons
Sept. 13, 1991 Nomination of Robert Gates as CIA director
Feb. 27, 1991 Suspension of allied combat operations in the Persian Gulf
Jan. 16, 1991 Beginning of allied military action in the Persian Gulf
Oct. 2, 1990 Federal budget agreement
Aug. 8, 1990 U.S. military deployment to Saudi Arabia
Dec. 20, 1989 U.S. military action in Panama
Sept. 5, 1989 National drug control strategy
Ronald Reagan Jan. 11, 1989 Farewell address
Feb. 2, 1988 Aid to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance
Oct. 14, 1987 Nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court
Mar. 4, 1987 Iran–Contra affair
April 14, 1986 U.S. airstrike against Libya
March 16, 1986 Nicaragua
Jan. 28, 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger explosion
Nov. 5, 1984 Presidential election
July 4, 1984 Observance of Independence Day
May 9, 1984 U.S. policy in Central America
Jan. 29, 1984 Decision to seek re-election
Oct. 27, 1983 Events in Lebanon and Grenada [14]
Sept. 5, 1983 Soviet attack on a Korean civilian airliner [15]
Sept. 20, 1982 Multinational force in Lebanon [16]
Dec. 23, 1981 Christmas and the Piast Coal Mine strike in Poland [17]
Feb. 5, 1981 U.S. economy [18]
Jimmy Carter Apr. 25, 1980 Rescue attempt of American hostages in Iran [19]
Jan. 4, 1980 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan [20]
Jul. 15, 1979 Energy policy ("Crisis of Confidence" or "Malaise" speech) [21]
Oct. 24, 1978 Anti-inflation program [22]
Gerald Ford Sep. 18, 1974 Pardon of Richard Nixon [23]
Richard Nixon Aug. 8, 1974 Resignation [24]
Lyndon B. Johnson Mar. 31, 1968 Vietnam War and decision not to seek re-election [25]
Jul. 27, 1967 Detroit riot [26]
John F. Kennedy Jun. 11, 1963 Civil rights [27]
Oct. 22, 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis [28]
Dwight Eisenhower Jan. 17, 1961 Farewell address [29]
Sep. 24, 1957 Enforcement of desegregation [30]
Feb. 29, 1956 Decision to seek re-election [1]
Harry S. Truman 1947 Food conservation [31]

References

  1. ^ a b National Archives. "Decision to run for a second term". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference obama_terrorism was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ White House. "Remarks by the President in Address to the Nation on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  4. ^ White House. "Remarks by the President to the Nation on the BP Oil Spill". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  5. ^ "In Bush's Words: Assessing the War Today, and the Risks to Avoid Tomorrow". The New York Times. 13 Sep 2007. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
  6. ^ "Bush: A war unlike any we have fought before". CNN. 11 Sep 2006. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
  7. ^ "Bush: U.S. 'a lawful society and a welcoming society'". CNN. 15 May 2006. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
  8. ^ "Transcript of Bush speech". CNN. 18 Dec 2005. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
  9. ^ "President Bush Addresses the Nation". White House. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
  10. ^ "Bush: U.S. feels 'quiet, unyielding anger'". CNN. 11 Sep 2001. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
  11. ^ "Farewell Address (January 18, 2001)". Miller Center. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
  12. ^ "Address to the Nation on Airstrikes Against Serbian Targets in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
  13. ^ "Address to the Nation Announcing Military Strikes on Iraq". The American Presidency Project. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
  14. ^ Ronald Reagan Presidential library. "Address to the Nation on Events in Lebanon and Grenada". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  15. ^ Ronald Reagan Presidential library. "Address to the Nation on the Soviet Attack on a Korean Civilian Airliner". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  16. ^ Ronald Reagan Presidential library. "Statement on Signing the Multinational Force in Lebanon Resolution". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  17. ^ Ronald Reagan Presidential library. "Address to the Nation About Christmas and the Situation in Poland". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  18. ^ Ronald Reagan Presidential library. "Address to the Nation on the Economy — February 5, 1981". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  19. ^ The Miller Center. "Statement on the Iran Rescue Mission (April 25, 1980)". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  20. ^ The Miller Center. "Speech on Afghanistan (January 4, 1980)". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  21. ^ The Miller Center. ""Crisis of Confidence" Speech (July 15, 1979)". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  22. ^ The Miller Center. "Anti-Inflation Program Speech (October 24, 1978)". Retrieved 2015-01-09.
  23. ^ The American Presidency Project. "Remarks on Signing a Proclamation Granting Pardon to Richard Nixon". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  24. ^ The American Presidency Project. "Address to the Nation Announcing Decision To Resign the Office of President of the United States". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  25. ^ LBJ Presidential Library. "President Lyndon B. Johnson's Address to the Nation Announcing Steps To Limit the War in Vietnam and Reporting His Decision Not To Seek Reelection". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  26. ^ NBC news. "Famous speeches from the Oval Office". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  27. ^ The Miller Center. "Address on Civil Rights (June 11, 1963)". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  28. ^ C-SPAN. "President Kennedy: Cuban Missile Crisis Oval Office Address". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  29. ^ The Miller Center. "Farewell Address (January 17, 1961)". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  30. ^ White House Historical Association. "President Dwight Eisenhower Enforces Racial Integration of Schools in Little Rock, Arkansas". Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  31. ^ Jackie Calmes. "Live From the Oval Office: A Backdrop of History Fades From TV". Retrieved 2013-07-10.
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