AdvertisementThe History Lessons Obama Hopes We'll LearnFebruary 12, 2013Alan GreenblattfacebookEmailPresident Obama began last year's State of the Union address by recognizing recently returned Iraq War veterans, adding: "At the end of World War II, when another generation of heroes returned home from combat, they built the strongest economy and middle class the world has ever known." Expect more historical references in Obama's Tuesday night address to a joint session of Congress. (AP)