This book gathers the world's greates speeches, bringing together the words of over one hundred mena nd women. These brilliant and passionate declarations provide a vivid glimpse of history in the making while retaining their power to move and inspire today.
Presidents' Day started out on George Washington's birthday and was established as a federal holiday in 1885. Today, it celebrates all U.S. presidents and is always celebrated on the third Monday in February.
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.
Presents a compilation of great speeches throughout history. Some speakers were heroes, fighting for equality and justice. Some were U.S. presidents, addressing the nation during troubled times.
"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.
