Address to the Jury – Emma Goldman – 09 Jul 1917 Emma Goldman Address to the Jury delivered 9 July 1917, New York Gentlemen of the Jury: As in the case of my co-defendant, Alexander Berkman, this is also the first…
The Ballot or the Bullet (off site) – Malcolm X – 03 Apr 1964 Malcolm X (1925 – 1965) “The Ballot or the Bullet” King Solomon Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan – April 12, 1964 Malcolm X Malcolm X was one…
Speech Accepting the Republican Presidential Nomination – Barry Goldwater – 16 Jul 1964 Barry Goldwater Speech Accepting the Republican Presidential Nomination delivered 16 July 1964, San Francisco My good friend and great Republican, Dick Nixon, and your charming wife, Pat; my…
We Shall Overcome – Lyndon Johnson – 15 Mar 1965 Lyndon Baines Johnson Address to a Joint Session of Congress on Voting Legislation We Shall Overcome delivered 15 March 1965, Washington, D.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Members of the Congress:…
Civil Rights Address – John F. Kennedy – 11 Jun 1963 John F. Kennedy – Civil Rights Address delivered 11 June 1963, White House, Washington, D.C. Good evening, my fellow citizens: This afternoon, following a series of threats and…
American University Commencement – John F. Kennedy – 10 Jun 1963 John F. Kennedy American University Commencement Address delivered 10 June 1963, Washington, D.C. President Anderson, members of the faculty, board of trustees, distinguished guests, my old colleague, Senator Bob…
Television and the Public Interest – Newton Minow – 09 May 1961 Newton N. Minow Television and the Public Interest delivered 9 May 1961, National Association of Broadcasters, Washington, DC Governor Collins, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: Governor Collins you’re…
Farewell Address – Dwight Eisenhower – 17 Jan 1961 Dwight D. Eisenhower Farewell Address delivered 17 January 1961 Good evening, my fellow Americans. First, I should like to express my gratitude to the radio and television networks for the opportunities they have…
Atoms for Peace – Dwight Eisenhower – 08 Dec 1953 Dwight D. Eisenhower Atoms for Peace delivered 8 December 1953, United Nations General Assembly Madam President, Members of the General Assembly: When Secretary General Hammarskjold’s invitation to address this General Assembly reached…
Checkers Richard Nixon – 23 Sep 1952 Checkers Richard Nixon delivered and broadcast live on television 23 September 1952 My Fellow Americans, I come before you tonight as a candidate for the Vice Presidency and as a man whose honesty…
