Archive for Speeches
I am Prepared to Die
Nelson Mandela’s statement from the dock at the opening of his defense in the 1964 trial
Nelson Mandela was born the son of a Tembu tribal chieftain on July 18, 1918, at Qunu, near Umtata, in South Africa. He renounced his right to succeed his father and instead chose a political career. He attended college, became [...]
Women’s Right to Vote
Susan B. Anthon on Women’s Right to Vote
In the 1800s, women in the United States had few legal rights and did not have the right to vote. This speech was given by Susan B. Anthony after her arrest for casting an illegal vote in the presidential election of 1872. She was tried and then [...]
Read moreFarewell to the Old Guard
Napoleon Bonaparte Farewell to the Old Guard
A truly dramatic moment in history occurred on April 20, 1814, as Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and would-be ruler of Europe said goodbye to the Old Guard after his failed invasion of Russia and defeat by the Allies.
By that time, Napoleon had ruled France and surrounding countries for [...]
Read moreThe People’s Command
THE PEOPLE’S COMMAND,
GIVEN BY THE PRESIDENT/SUPREME COMMANDER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA, COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE SUPREME COMMAND FOR THE LIBERATION OF WEST IRIAN AT A MASS MEETING IN JOGJAKARTA, ON 19th DECEMBER 1961.
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As was said by the Sultan just now, today, it is exactly 15 years since the day [...]
