The State of the Union Address delivered by President Barack Obama marked a new era of openness, with the speech text made available in full ahead of time. The address covered various key topics including economy, healthcare, education, environment, equal opportunity, and women's rights, with maps created by community members to visualize these issues. These maps provide an interesting perspective on the themes discussed during the speech, such as changing job opportunities, rising healthcare access, and environmental commitments. The State of the Union address has a rich history, with datasets and data science related content available for exploration.