The Presidential Radio Address

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By: Primary Source History

All of the Presidents' Weekly Addresses. From FDR's fireside chats to Reagan's "weekly radio address," to Biden's "weekly conversations." Enjoy this daily bite-sized piece of American history, from 1933 to today. A variety of different names, but all part of the same tradition of personal weekly messages from our Presidents to their citizens. Reagan, Clinton, Bush and Obama gave these almost every week, while Roosevelt, Bush Sr., Trump, and Biden were more sporadic, but they are all here. (Presidents from FDR to Reagan didn't give these addresses.) Enjoy, and have fun learning!

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Barack Obama - 2012-9-8
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Today at 12:00 PM

"Just How Far We've Come"


[Coming Together to Remember September 11th]


Barack Obama - 2012-9-1
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Yesterday at 12:00 PM

"Every Sense of the Word"


[Giving Thanks to Our Troops]


Barack Obama - 2012-8-25
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Last Monday at 12:00 PM

"Keeping Our Promises"


[Preserving and Strengthening Medicare]


Barack Obama - 2012-8-18
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Last Sunday at 12:00 PM

"Teachers Matter"


[Congress Should Back Plan to Hire Teachers]


Barack Obama - 2012-8-11
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Last Saturday at 12:00 PM

"Come Out of This Stronger"


[All-Hands-On-Deck Response to the Drought]


Barack Obama - 2012-8-4
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Last Friday at 12:00 PM

"Why We Come Together"


[Celebrating the Summer Olympics and Paralympics]


Barack Obama - 2012-7-28
Barack Obama - 2012-7-28 episode artwork
Last Thursday at 12:00 PM

"Making Sure That Work Pays Off"


[The House of Representatives Must Act on Middle Class Tax Cut Extension]


Barack Obama - 2012-7-21
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11/04/2026

"The Hard Days to Come"


[Remembering the Victims of the Aurora, Colorado Shooting]


Barack Obama - 2012-7-14
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11/03/2026

"What We All Agree On"


[It's Time for Congress to Pass the Middle Class Tax Cut Extension]


Barack Obama - 2012-7-7
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11/02/2026

"Your Voice Will Be Heard"


[Pushing Congress to Create Jobs, Keep College in Reach for Middle Class]


Barack Obama - 2012-6-30
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11/01/2026

"Look Out for Each Other"


[An All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Fighting the Colorado Wildfires]


Barack Obama - 2012-6-23
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10/31/2026

"Keep This Recovery Moving"


[Congress Must Act on Transportation Bill and Student Loans]


Barack Obama - 2012-6-16
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10/30/2026

"Moving This Country Forward"


[Ending the Stalemate in Washington]


Barack Obama - 2012-6-9
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10/29/2026

"Bigger Than an Election"


[Congress Must Act to Keep our Teachers on the Job]


Barack Obama - 2012-6-2
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10/28/2026

"We Would Come Back Stronger"


[It's Time for Congress to Get to Work]


Barack Obama - 2012-5-26
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10/27/2026

"So That We Could Be Free"


[Honoring Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day]


Barack Obama - 2012-5-19
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10/26/2026

"Making This Economy Stronger"


[Congress Must Move Forward, Not Back On Wall Street Reform]


Barack Obama - 2012-5-12
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10/25/2026

"Moving This Country Forward"


[Congress Must Act on 'To-Do' List]


Barack Obama - 2012-5-5
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10/24/2026

"A New Chapter Begins"


[A New Chapter in Afghanistan]


Barack Obama - 2012-4-28
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10/23/2026

"Bravery and Honor"


[Helping our Veterans Make Informed Decisions about Higher Education]


Barack Obama - 2012-4-21
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10/22/2026

"A Question of Values"


[Calling on Congress to Prevent Student Interest Rates from Doubling]


Barack Obama - 2012-4-14
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10/21/2026

"It Doesn't Make Sense"


[It's Time for Congress to Pass the Buffett Rule]


Barack Obama - 2012-4-7
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10/20/2026

"The Triumph of Hope"


[Easter and Passover Greetings from President Obama]


Barack Obama - 2012-3-31
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10/19/2026

"What We Can Do Together"


[Passing the Buffett Rule So That Everyone Pays Their Fair Share]


Barack Obama - 2012-3-24
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10/18/2026

"The Greatest Nation on Earth"


[President Obama Says House Must Pass Bipartisan Transportation Bill]


Barack Obama - 2012-3-17
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10/17/2026

"The Past or the Future"


[Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Companies]


Barack Obama - 2012-3-10
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10/16/2026

"Right Now and in the Future"


[Investing in a Clean Energy Future]


Barack Obama - 2012-3-3
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10/15/2026

"The Clean Energy Future"


[Taking Control of Our Energy Future]


Barack Obama - 2012-2-25
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10/14/2026

"All of the Above"


[An All-Of-The-Above Approach to American Energy]


Barack Obama - 2012-2-18
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10/13/2026

"We Said We Would Do It"


[Continuing to Strengthen American Manufacturing]


Barack Obama - 2012-2-11
Barack Obama - 2012-2-11 episode artwork
10/12/2026

"All the Difference in the World"


[Extending the Payroll Tax Cut for the Middle Class]


Barack Obama - 2012-2-4
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10/11/2026

"Fairness and Responsibility"


[It's Time for Congress to Act to Help Responsible Homeowners]


Barack Obama - 2012-1-28
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10/10/2026

"An Economy Built to Last"


[President's Blueprint Includes Renewal of American Values]


Barack Obama - 2012-1-21
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10/09/2026

"America is Open for Business"


[America is Open for Business]


Barack Obama - 2012-1-14
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10/08/2026

"Part of a Hopeful Trend"


[Helping American Businesses Succeed]


Barack Obama - 2012-1-7
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10/07/2026

"Insourcing American Jobs"


[Continuing to Grow the Economy in the New Year]


Barack Obama - 2011-12-31
Barack Obama - 2011-12-31 episode artwork
10/06/2026

"Move This Country Forward"


[Working Together in the New Year]


Barack and Michelle Obama - 2011-12-24
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10/05/2026

"A Time to Give Thanks"


[The President and First Lady Thank our Troops for their Service this Holiday Season]


Barack Obama - 2011-12-17
Barack Obama - 2011-12-17 episode artwork
10/04/2026

"When We Stick Together"


[Honoring Those Who Served in Iraq]


Barack Obama - 2011-12-10
Barack Obama - 2011-12-10 episode artwork
10/03/2026

"Time to Do What's Right"


[Ensuring a Fair Shot for the Middle Class]