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The Guardian - US
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Coral Murphy Marcos

‘Capable’ Harris and Biden’s legacy: key takeaways from the president’s address

man wearing navy suit and blue tie sits at table in front of yellow curtains and US flag
Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on 24 July 2024. Photograph: Evan Vucci/Reuters

Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday night in an emotional speech that encompassed some of the reasons that led him to withdraw from the presidential race. This was the first speech Biden has made since he announced his withdrawal from the race on Sunday.

Most notably, the 81-year-old president, who was recovering from Covid-19 this week, highlighted the importance of passing the torch to a new generation, referring to his endorsement for Kamala Harris as the new contender for November’s elections.

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