Step back in time and witness the power of oratory with 'Historic Speeches from the 1930s to 1980s,' a captivating collection that spans pivotal moments in history and showcases the voices of some of the most influential figures of the 20th century. From trailblazing aviators to legendary athletes, political leaders, civil rights activists, and cultural icons, this anthology offers a window into the past through the words of those who shaped it.
Through these historic speeches, we gain a deeper understanding of the triumphs and challenges that defined the 20th century, and the enduring power of words to inspire, unite, and shape the course of history.
1. Amelia Earhart - On the Future of Women in Flying (February 1931)
2. Lou Gehrig - Farewell to Baseball (July 4, 1939)
3. Prime Minister Winston Churchill - Address to the Nation on the RAF (June 18,1940)
4. Babe Ruth - Farewell to Baseball (April 27, 1947)
5. Senator Joseph McCarthy - Address to the Chicago Irish Fellowship Club (March 17, 1954)
6. Alan Freed - Farewell to Fans (The Payola Scandal) (November 12, 1959)
7. President Dwight D. Eisenhower - Farewell Address (January 17, 1961)
8. President John F. Kennedy - Inaugural Address (January 20, 1961)
9. Richard M. Nixon - Gubernatorial Concession Speech - November 7, 1962)
10. Malcolm X - On Black Power (March 8, 1964)
11. Mayor Richard Daley - Press Conference on the Riots at the Democratic Convention (August 29, 1968)
12. Astronaut Neil Armstrong - The Moon Landing (July 20, 1969)
13. Vice President Spiro Agnew - Address on Vietnam War Protests (May 22, 1970)
14. Gloria Steinem - Address to the Women of America (July 10, 1971)
15. President M. Nixon - On Releasing the Watergate Tapes (November 17, 1973)
16. President M. Nixon - Resignation Address - (August 8, 1974)
17. President Ronald Reagan - Address to the Nation on the Berlin Wall (June 12, 1987)
18. Lt. Col. Oliver North - Testimony at the Iran-Contra Hearings (July 8, 1987)
