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Rebecca Falconer

In photos: All the drama from State of the Union address

Vice President Mike Pence claps as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appears to rip a copy of President Trump's speech after he delivers the State of the Union address at the Capitol on Tuesday. Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

President Trump delivered his State of the Union address during what was an eventful night at the Capitol on Tuesday.

Details: From Trump appearing to snub House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's handshake before his address, to special guests appearances and Pelosi ripping up her copy of the president's speech at the end — here's how all the drama unfolded, in photos.

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó waves as he's acknowledged by the president in Congress. Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
Pelosi extends a hand to Trump ahead of his speech. Photo: Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images
Radio personality Rush Limbaugh after being awarded the Medal of Freedom by First Lady Melania Trump and being acknowledged by the president. Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
Female Congress members dressed in white for the address. Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Charles McGee, who served with the Tuskagee Airmen, attends the address with his great-grandson Iain Lanphier in the House chamber. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Trump delivers his address. Photo: Pool/Doug Mills/The New York Times

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