Politics / President Obama Obama's Final State of the Union: 'Speaking to History' It's 'all about his legacy' on Tuesday night By Newser Editors, Newser Staff Posted Jan 12, 2016 6:57 AM CST Copied President Obama waves before giving his State of the Union address in 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) President Obama gives his final State of the Union address at 9pm EST on Tuesday. Here's a guide of expected themes and things to watch: Don't expect a laundry list of goals. Instead, expect a "central theme of optimism" that lays out a bigger picture for America, reports the Los Angeles Times. This one "is all about his legacy," notes the Washington Post. "He will be speaking to history." The speech will be streamed on Amazon Video as a reflection of changing times, notes Re/code. It will also be on YouTube, and Gizmodo has a guide for following along on social media, even Snapchat. The chief digital officer at the White House lays out the thinking here. story continues belowShoe CEO Drops Business Sneakers Taking The NFL By Storm Finally, A Comfortable Shoe Thats Fit For The Office. With Comfort, Luxury, & Versatility Engineered Into Every Step, Wolf & Shepherd Shoes Are Specifically Designed For Those Who Want To Lead The Pack.Wolf & ShepherdShop NowUndo"BlazePod Helped My Athlete React Faster and Play Smarter!"BlazePod is a smart training platform that uses flashing lights to help young athletes improve their coordination, agility, and reaction timeBlazePodShop NowUndoWho’s looking for Love in ColumbusExplore new connections on eharmony now!eharmonySign UpUndo The Hill has a list of things to watch for, including a rebuttal of Donald Trump's vision of America. CNN also has a guide, expecting Obama to try to do a better job of reassuring Americans worried about terror attacks. The New York Times and Politico separately assess how Obama has done in his previous State of the Union proposals. Those same sites also look back at Michelle Obama's guests for the speech. Times here and Politico here. (And here's a look at Tuesday night's guests.) Previous speeches are now available with additional notes, photos, and video via the annotation platform Genius, notes Wired. (More President Obama stories.) Report an error