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US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (3 5)
Features the text of the speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 known as the Gettysburg Address.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: League of Nations
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students solve a problem surrounding a historical question by reading primary source documents. This historical inquiry instructional activity allows students to investigate why the League of Nations...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Biographical material briefly outlines the life and career of Hillary Clinton including footage of Mrs. Clinton delivering a speech on women's rights.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Heinrich Himmler
This page has a biography of Heinrich Himmler. Includes speech delivered in 1943 to SS members. Links to related topics.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Andre Agassi Farewell to Tennis Address at the u.s. Open
This is the text, audio, and video [2:28] of Andre Agassi's farewell address to tennis at the U. S. Open on September 3, 2006.
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President George Bush Delivers His 2006 State of the Union Speech.
NPR takes a look at President George W. Bush's 2006 State of the Union address and offers its analysis of key themes. Provides excerpts, reactions, and links to other NPR articles on this topic.
Other
Feminist.com: Ain't I a Woman?
This site presents the full text of the "Ain't I A Woman?" speech that was delivered by Sojourner Truth at the 1851 Women's Rights Convention.
Other
Nineplanets: Reflections on a Mote of Dust.
This site from Nineplanets provides an excerpt of a speech delivered by Carl Sagan, entitled, "Reflections on a Mote of Dust".
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: Richard Olney: On American Jurisdiction
Replication of a speech/document delivered by Richard Olney outlining a conflict between Britain and Venezuela regarding British Guiana, which extended the purview of the Monroe Doctrine.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: James Monroe: Second
Review a transcript of James Monroe's second inaugural address given on March 5, 1821. A short introduction explains the unusual circumstances in which the speech was delivered.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sculpture of Demosthenes
Demosthenes was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient...
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The History Place World War Ii in Europe
This site from the History Place provides the original speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Congress regarding Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Nixon Resign
Access a transcript and an audio file of Nixon's resignation speech, delivered on August 8, 1974, two years and two months after the Watergate story first broke.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Va: St. John's Episcopal Church (Richmond)
Patrick Henry delivered his "Liberty or Death" speech here.