speeches, addresses, etc., american

Reproduction of a 1914 text, consisting of a compilation of addresses and speeches by prominent African-Americans from the days of slavery through the early twentieth century, including Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, and the editor Alice M. Dunbar.

A collection of thirty-four outstanding American speeches from the nineteenth century, each with a profile of the speaker, a history of the speech, and a bibliography of the event.

A collection of thirty-six outstanding American speeches from the twentieth century, each with a profile of the speaker, a history of the speech, and a bibliography of the event.

Original and staged recordings of excerpts from famous speeches, first person accounts of notable events, period songs, letters, poetry, interviews with historical figures and news reports.

Presents full-color photographs along with excerpts from President Barack Obama's victory speech on November 5, 2008.

"Approximately 20 of the world's most influential and stirring public orations include the Gettysburg Address, Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream," and Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death."--Provided by publisher.

Examines a collection of sixty-four primary source documents pertaining to political campaigns, candidates, and debates ranging from 1787 to today. Features campaign speeches, inaugural addresses, political debates, letters, pamphlets, and congressional reports. Offers in-depth analysis and historical context for each document, and includes a chronology and online resources.

Seen and heard in this original footage are the dramatic speeches from world leaders that changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide.

Collects 367 letters written between 1881 and 1919 in a volume that features his correspondences with such individuals as Rudyard Kipling, Upton Sinclair, and FDR and the texts of four key speeches including "The Strenuous Life" of 1899, "The Big Stick" of 1901, "The Man in the Arena" and "The New Nationalism" of 1910.

Looks at individuals whose speeches inspired change in the world from Frederick Douglass, Malala Yousafzai, Chief Joseph, and others.