Obama addresses the credit downgrade (8 images)

Addressing the nation on the recent S&P downgrading of U.S. credit, in conjunction with the tragedy over the weekend with the loss of 38 troops in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama's call to action did little to soothe the nation, or the stock market.

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington on August 8, 2011. UPI/Yuri Gripas.

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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington on August 8, 2011. UPI/Yuri Gripas.

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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington on August 8, 2011. UPI/Yuri Gripas.

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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington on August 8, 2011. UPI/Yuri Gripas.

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