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Bookmark or Share- The 10 Most Important and Influential Speeches in History1. Pericles‘ Funeral Oration (431 BC) Pericles, the famed Athenian statesman, delivered this classic oration near the end of the first year of the Peloponnesian War. Honoring soldiers who had died defending the city-state against Sparta, Pericles used the occasion to champion Athenian democracy and ideals.
- LISTEN: Two Mandela Speeches That Made History : The Two-Way - NPRThere are two speeches delivered by the late Nelson Mandela that changed the course of history and cemented his legacy as one of the most revered leaders of our time.
- 40 Most Famous Speeches In History | HighSparkWe’ve chosen 40 of the most impactful speeches we managed to find from agents of change all over the world - a diversity of political campaigns, genders, positionalities and periods of history.
- The Most Memorable "Speeches" That Have Changed the WorldNelson Mandela's condemnation of apartheid, Susan B. Anthony's fight for women's suffrage, and Harvey Milk's plea for LGBTQ+ rights are just a few examples. These iconic speeches have inspired generations to challenge oppression, advocate for equality, and work towards a better world.
- Great Speeches That Changed the World - TIMEWho: President Abraham Lincoln. When: November 19, 1863. Why it matters: The famous speech was uttered by President Lincoln amidst America’s Civil War. The famous opening line, “Four score and ...
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