President Trump's address to Congress lasted over 90 minutes, making it the longest in at least 60 years, eclipsing former President Bill Clinton's State of the Union address from 2000. Trump's speech featured numerous applause breaks and interruptions from Democrats, contributing to its length. Although it was lengthy, previous presidents have delivered speeches with more words. The custom of presidential addresses has shifted from written to televised formats, with the last written address by a president being delivered by Jimmy Carter in 1981, which holds the record for the most words.
President Trump's address to Congress lasted over 90 minutes, making it the longest in at least the last 60 years, surpassing Bill Clinton's speech.
While Trump's address was extensive, other former presidents were noted for higher word counts in their speeches, showcasing varying styles of presidential communication.
The tradition of presidents addressing Congress has evolved from written addresses, with Trump's speech highlighting the shift towards televised primetime events.
Historically, many presidents have opted for written addresses; Jimmy Carter's 1981 speech remains the longest by word count at 33,667.
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