The State of the American Address · Social Compact USA
Step into the spotlight and deliver the State of the American Address. Before the President speaks to We the People, you speak for We the People.
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The People Speak First
State of the American Address® is an annual national speech contest launched for America’s 250th anniversary. Citizens compete to share their vision for the future, and the people’s choice becomes Virtual President USA®.
The Contest
Any American records 90 seconds to 2 minutes audition of their vision for the country’s next 250 years.
The Title
We the People choose the winner: Virtual President USA, the People’s Civic Orator.
The Moment
Each January, he or she speaks for the nation before the annual State of the Union, when POTUS speaks to the nation.
Launching every July 4th, beginning with America's 250th Anniversary
Record Your SpeechHow It Works
Three steps to make history.
Join the Movement
Register
Sign up through a partner organization or on your own. Open to all Americans.
Share Your Voice
Submit
Record your 90-second to 2-minute vision for America’s next 250 years.
Rise to the Stage
Compete
Advance through the regionals to deliver your address on the national stage.
The Four Pillars of Excellence
Clarity of Vision & National Purpose
Is the speaker's message unmistakable, and does it matter to the nation?
If the vision can be clearly stated in one sentence, the foundation is strong.
Command of Ideas & Constructive Leadership
Does the speaker demonstrate understanding, and offer a way forward?
Great speakers don't just diagnose problems. They articulate direction.
Authentic Voice & Moral Authority
Does the speaker genuinely represent We the People?
Authority comes from conviction, not volume.
Presence, Delivery & Persuasive Impact
Does the speaker command the moment and move the audience?
A winning SOTAA speech doesn't just speak. It resonates.
Virtual President USA
The Prizes
Grand Prize · Virtual President USA
$0
Your address will be live streamed before the State of the Union.
Five Regional Vice Presidents · $1,000 each
Winners take their prize in cash.
The Five Regions
Every region crowns its own Regional Vice President. Tap a region to see its states; tap away to clear.
Voices of SOTAA
Hear the voices shaping America's next chapter.
Add Your VoiceYou Don’t Have to Enter to Have a Say
Before the President speaks, the people decide who speaks for them. Watch a few, vote for the one that moves you. No account needed.
Watch
Three speeches from Americans making their case.
Vote
One tap for the one that moves you. That’s it.
Done
No account. No sign-up. You just helped pick who speaks.
The Race for Virtual President
The five leading candidates by total votes across all their auditions. Bars rise, fall, and re-order in real time as America votes.
Sample standings · live results begin when voting opens
Who Can Take the Stage
Four things to know before you record. That’s the whole list.
US Citizens and Residents
The contest is open to anyone who is a citizen of or legally resides in the United States. That includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories, so voices from across the nation are welcome to compete.
18 and Older
The main contest is built for adult speakers, ages 18 and up. This is the primary competition track where speakers earn rulings and votes throughout the season.
Ages 13 to 17
Younger speakers, ages 13 to 17, compete in our dedicated Junior Contest, a separate youth track designed to give rising voices a stage of their own.
Enter as Often as You Like
You may submit more than one audition across the season. Your newest is the one in play each round, and your standing reflects your total votes across all of them. Bring your strongest message every time.
Take the Stage
Your words will shape the national conversation. Speak directly to Government and inspire the next generation of civic leaders.
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