Obama Delivers His Third State of the Union Address
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The U.S. Capitol is seen during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address in Washington, D.C.
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Barack Obama arrives for his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill. The president made a populist pitch to voters for economic fairness, saying the federal government should more do to balance the benefits of a capitalist society.
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Sen. John Kerry arrives prior to the start of Barack Obama's State of the Union address. Kerry had injuries to his face from a hockey game played with family and friends.
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Barack Obama greets Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before his State of the Union address.
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Joyce Johnson, New York State field director for Barack Obama's 2008 campaign, passes out Obama paraphernalia before the start of U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union address at Denny Moe's Superstar Barbershop in Harlem in New York City.
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First Lady Michelle Obama is surrounded by guests at the State of the Union address.
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Barack Obama arrives for his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress.
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Barack Obama embraces retiring Rep. Gabrielle Giffords as members of Congress applaud.
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Barack Obama hands House Speaker John Boehner and Vice President Joe Biden copies of his speech before the State of the Union address.
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Barack Obama smiles as he delivers his State of the Union address.
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Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address.
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Barack Obama, flanked by Vice President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House John Boehner delivers his State of the Union speech.
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Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address.
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Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union adddress. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded."
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Vice President Joseph R. Biden and Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner stand at Barack Obama's State of the Union speech.
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Barack Obama signs autographs following the State of the Union address.