The Longest State of the Nation Address

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The Longest State of the Nation Address (SONA)

Did you know? President Ferdinand Marcos’ SONA in 1969 had a word count of 29,335 – the longest in history.

Coming in at 29,335 words total, President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address delivered on January 27, 1969, was the longest SONA ever.

Coincidentally, he also holds the second (1972) and third (1970) longest SONA in history in terms of word count.

Ang SONA ni Presidente Ferdinand Marcos noong 1969 ay may word count na 29,335 – ang pinakamahaba sa kasaysayan.

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