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  1. 25 iconic speeches you'll want to watch on repeat

    Here are the most iconic speeches of all time. 1. Martin Luther King, I Have A Dream, 1963. 2. Margaret Thatcher, The Lady's Not For Turning, 1980. 3. Angelina Jolie, World Refugee Day, 2009. 4 ...

  2. 21 Uplifting and Powerful Famous Speeches That You Can't Miss

    Take the Free Assessment. One of the most powerful speeches of recent times, Barack Obama's election victory speech in 2008 marked a historic moment that brought hope, promised change and responsibility, in the anticipation of a better future. 5. Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' Speech, 1963.

  3. Famous Speeches: A List of the Greatest Speeches of All-Time

    Famous Speeches and Great Talks. This list is organized by presenter name and then speech topic. Click the links below to jump to a specific speech. On each page, you'll find a full transcript of the speech as well as some additional background information. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, "The Danger of a Single Story"

  4. 21 Best Oscars Acceptance Speeches Of All Time

    Daniel Kaluuya - Best Supporting Actor Speech, 2021. View full post on Youtube. During the ceremony, the British actor won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Judas and the Black ...

  5. From Obama to Steve Jobs: The greatest commencement speeches of ...

    Jobs told graduates during his 2005 commencement speech that the key to success is finding what you love, and loving what you do. Key quotes: "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living ...

  6. The Best Oscar Speeches of All Time

    Joe Pesci Proves He Is a Man of Few Words. With just six words, Joe Pesci gave one of the most memorable Oscar speeches of all time. After winning Best Supporting Actor for Goodfellas in 1991, he ...

  7. 40 Most Famous Speeches In History

    17. 1965 Cambridge Union Hall Speech by James Baldwin. "What is dangerous here is the turning away from - the turning away from - anything any white American says. The reason for the political hesitation, in spite of the Johnson landslide is that one has been betrayed by American politicians for so long.

  8. 10 famous speeches in history that continue to stand the test of time

    1963 'I Have a Dream' speech. The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. 's I Have a Dream speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, is one of the finest pieces of oratory in human history. It blended ...

  9. 10 of the Most Famous and Inspirational Speeches from History

    The Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches in American history, yet it was extremely short - just 268 words, or less than a page of text - and Abraham Lincoln, who gave the address, wasn't even the top billing. The US President Abraham Lincoln gave this short address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on 19 November 1863.

  10. Famous Speeches in History

    Excerpt from "On Drought Conditions". President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In 1936, FDR addresses the "Dust Bowl" problem that had caused an agricultural crisis. 9th Grade. Speech. 1310L. Study some of the most influential speeches in history and learn how they changed the world.

  11. 35 Greatest Speeches in History

    These famous speeches lifted hearts in dark times, gave hope in despair, refined the characters of men, inspired brave feats, gave courage to the weary, honored the dead, and changed the course of history.. How did we compile this list? Great oratory has three components: style, substance, and impact. Style: A great speech must be masterfully constructed.

  12. 15 Inspiring Celebrity Commencement Speeches

    Here are 15 famous people who gave inspiring and rousing commencement speeches. 1. OPRAH WINFREY // STANFORD UNIVERSITY. In 2008, Oprah Winfrey gave a 28-minute commencement speech at Stanford ...

  13. The 15 greatest speeches of all time, by 15 inspirational women

    Receiving the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in 1990, this now-famous speech followed in acceptance appeals to the spirituality of human nature: it's bravery, compassion and conviction. 8 ...

  14. 25 Best Speeches of 2020

    13. Dwayne The Rock Johnson's eulogy for father Rocky Johnson, 'The show must go on'. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was the source of two of the great speeches of 2020, one political, his 'where are you' critique of Trump in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, and one personal, an emotional tribute to father Rocky.

  15. The Best Commencement Speeches, Ever : NPR

    Check out our hand-picked selection of commencement addresses, going back to 1774. Search over 350 speeches by name, school, date or theme — and find out what they have in common with pop songs — on our blog: n.pr/ed. By Jeremy Bowers, Emily Davis, Danny DeBelius, Christopher Groskopf, Anya Kamenetz, Meredith Rizzo, Sami Yenigun. Thanks to ...

  16. Uplifting Speeches From History That Will Inspire You

    On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr., delivered what is arguably the most famous and most inspiring speech in American history. Before the historic March on Washington, King stood on the ...

  17. Greatest Speeches Of All Time

    Greatest Celebrity Speeches Of All Time! Take a look at some of the greatest speeches of all time. In this video, we have Will Smith, Matthew McConaughey, De...

  18. Top 100 Speeches of the 20th Century by Rank

    Speech Bank: Top 100 Speeches: Great New Speeches: Obama Speeches: GWB Speeches: Movie Speeches: Rhetorical Figures: Christian Rhetoric: 9/11 Speeches: News and Research: For Scholars: Rhetoric Defined: Corax v. Tisias: Plato on Rhetoric: Aristotle on Rhetoric: Comm Journals: Comm Associations: Cool Exercises: Rodman & de Ref: Speech Quiz #1 ...

  19. Famous Speeches & Audio

    Witness famous speeches and hear timeless words spoken by historical figures. Listen to recordings of speeches online on history.com

  20. 7 of the Most Profound and Famous Short Speeches Ever Heard

    Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech. "I have a dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr., which was delivered on 28 August, 1963 at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, was a path-breaking moment for the Civil Rights Movement in America. Given to an audience of more than 200,000 ...

  21. 10 uplifting speeches from history that will inspire you in times of

    The 'us-es' will give up." Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches can still inspire today.APThroughout history, leaders have made speeches that inspired millions and changed the course of history ...

  22. 15+ Of The Most Awe-Inspiring Famous Speeches Throughout History

    Must-Read Famous Speeches in History. 1. August 9, 1588: "Spanish Armada" Speech to the Troops at Tilbury, Queen Elizabeth I. In May of 1588, a massive 130-ship naval fleet left Spain headed for England with hopes of removing the protestant queen from her throne. With the threat of invasion, English troops gathered near the coast at Tilbury ...

  23. 20 Famous Speeches That Will Make You A Better Man

    Famous speeches are famous for a reason. They hit a nerve, impart rare wisdom or administer a shot of inspiration that you can get from few other sources. ... Men's Celebrity Style Icons 289 Men's ...

  24. 'Inch-by-inch'? Or an on-field dressing down?

    But arguably the most famous, successful motivational speech came before extra-time of the 1966 World Cup final. West Germany had equalised to make it 2-2 late on, and England's players were ...

  25. These Celebrities Revealed How They Feel About Their Famous ...

    1. Steve Carell. Catchphrase: "That's what she said" Steve Carell has a lot of memorable lines from his time on The Office but one of the most famous may be "That's what she said." It ...

  26. Pre-sex NDAs and background checks: What it's like to date the rich and

    Pre-sex NDAs and background checks: What it's like to date the rich and famous Relationships are often marked by milestones - first kiss, first date - but there are a few more hoops to jump ...

  27. It's not just 'cat ladies': JD Vance has a history of disparaging

    Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance has a history of making disparaging remarks toward people without children, a CNN KFile review of his comments shows, including fundraising off ...

  28. Celebrating 78th Independence Day: 10 slogans that inspired India's

    India Independence Day 2024: On August 15, 2024, India will commemorate its 78th Independence Day, a momentous occasion that marks the end and freedom from about 200 years of British colonial rule. This year, in 2024, it will be falling on a Thursday, August 15, under the theme, 'Viksit Bharat,' reflecting the current government's vision of transforming India into a developed nation by ...

  29. Who is Yusuf Dikec, Turkish shooter who went viral at 2024 Olympics

    5 of 5 | . R to L, India's Sarabjot Singh uses his phone to take a selfie with teammate Manu Bhaker, Serbia's Damir Mikec and Zorana Arunovic, and Turkey's Yususf Dikec and Savval Ilayda Tarhan after the medal ceremony of the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Chateauroux, France.