1980 DNC Address – Ted Kennedy -12 Jul 1980 Ted Kennedy 1980 Democratic National Concession Address delivered 12 August 1980, New York, NY Thanks very much, Barbara Mikulski, for your very eloquent, your eloquent introduction. Distinguished legislator, great…
1976 DNC Keynote Address – Barbara Jordan – 12 Jul 1976 Barbara Charline Jordan 1976 DNC Keynote Address delivered 12 July 1976, New York, NY Thank you ladies and gentlemen for a very warm reception. It was one hundred…
To the Senate Judiciary Committee – Anita Hill – 11 Oct 1991 Anita Hill Opening Statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee delivered 11 October 1991, Washington, D.C. Ms. Hill: Mr. Chairman, Senator Thurmond, members of the committee: My name…
Address on Taking the Oath of Office – Gerald Ford – 09 Aug 1974 Gerald R. Ford Address Upon Taking the Oath of the US Presidency delivered 9 August 1974 East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C. Mr. Chief…
The pages of history are filled with stories of triumphs, tragedies, innovations, and turning points. Each day has its own narrative, interwoven with the lives of countless individuals and the broad sweep of nations. The 25th of May is no…
As days roll into months and months into years, history continues to be written. The 24th of May, like every other day, has been witness to a myriad of events that have influenced the course of history in various ways.…
A Time for Choosing – Ronald Reagan – 27 Oct 1964 Ronald Reagan A Time for Choosing (aka “The Speech”) Air date 27 October 1964, Los Angeles, CA Program Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, we take pride in presenting a thoughtful address by…
Every Man a King – Huey P. Long – 23 Feb 1934 Huey P. Long Every Man a King — Radio Speech to the Nation delivered 23 February 1934 Is that a right of life, when the young children of this…
Let Us Continue – Lyndon Johnson – 27 Nov 1963 Lyndon Baines Johnson Let Us Continue delivered 27 November 1963, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Members of the House, Members of the Senate, my fellow Americans: All…
Day of Affirmation – Robert F. Kennedy – 06 Jun 1966 Robert F. Kennedy Day of Affirmation Address at Cape Town University delivered 6 June 1966, Jameson Hall, Cape Town, South Africa Mr. Chancellor, Mr. Vice Chancellor, Professor Robertson, Mr. Diamond,…
