US President Joe Biden will deliver his farewell address to the nation next Wednesday, the White House announced on Friday.
His speech will be delivered from the Oval Office, a space typically reserved for ceremonial occasions and big news.
The White House has not provided further details about what the US president will address.
Biden’s speech comes less than a week before the inauguration of his political rival, President-elect Donald Trump.
NBC News previously reported that Biden plans to deliver two major speeches, including a farewell speech, about his legacy before he leaves the White House.
His farewell speech will reflect on his experiences in various political positions and a message to Americans about the future of the country, according to people familiar with the matter.
Presidents traditionally list their greatest accomplishments, wish the incoming administration well, and reflect on the state of the country during their farewell speech.
Trump delivered his farewell speech four years earlier, although it was pre-recorded. During his speech, he extended “our best wishes” to the then-Biden administration and said the country would “pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous.” Former President Barack Obama spoke about the state of democracy during a 2017 speech, noting that “our democracy is under threat whenever we take it for granted.”