President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday stood out as the longest in over 60 years, surpassing former President Bill Clinton’s State of the Union address in 2000. The speech, lasting more than 90 minutes, was punctuated by prolonged applause and disruptions from Democrats in attendance. While this address is not technically a State of the Union, it follows a similar format and takes place in the House of Representatives chamber.

Despite its lengthy duration, Trump’s speech falls short in word count compared to some former presidents’ addresses. Over the years, televised joint addresses have become the norm, replacing the historical practice of submitting written addresses. The last president to present a written address was Jimmy Carter in 1981, whose final speech holds the record for the most words at 33,667.

In contrast, Trump’s speech totaled 9,831 words, according to preliminary estimates from the American Presidency Project. The event sheds light on the evolving nature of presidential addresses and the historical context surrounding these significant speeches.