US President Donald Trump has broken records with his recent State of the Union speech.

The President's address lasted more than an hour and 40 minutes, making it the longest speech before a joint session of Congress since 1964. 

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump claimed the US has been 'turned around' and praised his handling of the economy and defence. 

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US President Donald Trump has broken records with his recent State of the Union speech.
The President's address lasted more than an hour and 40 minutes, making it the longest speech before a joint session of Congress since 1964.&nbsp;
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump claimed the US has been 'turned around' and praised his handling of the economy and defence.&nbsp;
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's State of the Union speech being the longest in recent history

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