Donald Trump delivers first State of the Union address, calls for ‘a new America moment’

Donald Trump’s speech, one hour and 20 minutes, is likely one of the longest State of the Union addresses in recent presidential history, according to reports.

Updated: January 31, 2018 11:26 IST

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A little over a year into his presidency, US President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address. In this picture, Trump is seen arriving to deliver his address to a joint session of US Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. (Source: AP)

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President Donald Trump's son-in-law and daughter Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump arrive before the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, January 30, 2018. (Source: AP)

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Addressing a joint session of Congress, Trump outlined his administration’s goals for the next year, including policies on trade, immigration, infrastructure and national security. Tuesday, January 30, 2018. (Source: AP)

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US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, from left, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, and Associate Justice Elena Kagan listens as President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address in the House chamber of the US Capitol to a joint session of Congress Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Washington. (Source: AP)

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Vice President Mike Pence listens to President Trump deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, January 30, 2018. (Source: AP)

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From top left, Robert Mickens, Elizabeth Alvarado, Evelyn Rodriguez, Freddy Cuevas, parents of two Long Island teenagers who were believed to have been killed by MS-13 gang members, during the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, January 30, 2018. (Source: AP)

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In his speech, themed ‘Building a safe, strong, and proud America’, Trump calls for “a new America moment,” and promises to extend an open hand to work with members of both parties, Democrats and Republicans, to “protect our citizens, of every background, colour, and creed.” (Source: AP)

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Albuquerque Police Officer Ryan Holets and his wife Rebecca acknowledge their introduction by President Donald Trump as they stand with first lady Melania Trump during the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. (Source: AP)

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"Trump ends his address, saying, “Americans fill the world with art and music. They push the bounds of science and discovery. And they forever remind us of what we should never forget: The people dreamed this country. The people built this country. And it is the people who are making America great again.” The House cheers, ‘USA, USA!’, Tuesday, January 30, 2018. (Source: AP)

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President Donald Trump greets Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford after delivering his first State of the Union address in the House chamber of the US Capitol to a joint session of Congress Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Washington. (Source: AP)

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