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Speeches that Defined the World is a collection of the most potent and memorable speeches throughout history. These speeches highlight recurring themes such as politics and power, war and peace, civil rights and human rights. What they all have in common is the power to inspire - emotionally, politicall
Speeches that Defined the World is a collection of the most potent and memorable speeches throughout history. These speeches highlight recurring themes such as politics and power, war and peace, civil rights and human rights. What they all have in common is the power to inspire - emotionally, politically and socially.
Many of history's greatest orators and pivotal moments are featured. These speeches shaped and changed the world. Different eras and many nations are represented, with several speeches from famous women - speeches of clarity and hope. Many historic names are featured - JFK, Martin Luther King, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher, Aung Sun Suu Kyi and Hilary Clinton - but there are also lesser known orators who are remembered for making their mark on history too.
The passing of time allows many speeches to take on a deeper meaning and poignancy. Others have become an iconic part of history. The greatest speeches in history are featured in Speeches that Influenced the World.
Speeches include:
Franklin D. Roosevelt, 'The Only Thing We have to Fear', 1933
Winston Churchill, 'Our Finest Hour' 1940
Mahatma Gandhi, 'Quit India' 1942
Martin Luther King, 'I Have a Dream' 1963
Margaret Thatcher, 'This Woman's Not For Turning', 1984
David Lange, 'Nuclear Weapons Are Indefensible', 1985
Kevin Rudd, Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples', 2008
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