The Constitution requires him (or her) to update Congress, not the citizens, of the state of the Union. Until the 20th century, this was usually done in writing, but with the advent of radio and television the President now typically gives this report in person at the "State of the Union Address" before Congress.
the purpose of the state of union address is i have no idea
The State of the Union is to inform congress of the condition of the US.
in the Gettysburg Address, saving the union is the purpose of the war
The purpose of the Gettysburg Address was to Honor the Union soldiers and their bravery, in the Civil War.
The address given by the president to Congress is known as the State of the Union address. It is delivered annually and is used to update Congress and the American public on the current state of the nation, as well as to outline the president's legislative agenda and priorities.
State of the Union Address
The annual address given by the president to Congress is called the State of the Union address. It typically takes place in January and serves as an opportunity for the president to outline his legislative agenda and report on the state of the nation.
State of Union itself mandated in U.S. Constitution.
In the constitution it says the President must address the congress over the State Of The Union once a year.
A State of the Union address generally refers to any speech in which the President addresses the country as a whole.
State of the Union Address
State of the Union Address