Across eras of calamity and peace in our world’s history, a great many leaders, writers, politicians, theorists, scientists, activists and other revolutionaries have unveiled powerful rousing speeches in their bids for change.

2020年8月24日 · These famous speeches lifted hearts in dark times, gave hope in despair, refined the characters of men, inspired brave feats, gave courage to the weary, honored the dead, and changed the course of history. How did we compile this list? Great oratory has three components: style, substance, and impact.

2024年7月19日 · Throughout the course of history there have been many famous speeches that changed the world. From Jesus Christ’s Sermon on the Mount to the inaugural speeches of modern leaders, their words have become an inspiration to …

2023年2月10日 · There are numerous examples of brilliant orators and speechmakers throughout history, from classical times to the present day. What the best speeches tend to have in common are more than just a solid intellectual argument: they have emotive power, or, for want of a more scholarly word, ‘heart’.

2025年2月2日 · We’ve rounded up 10 of history’s greatest speeches, including excerpts, so you can learn about how the power of a great speech can last for years. The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr....

2024年10月16日 · Here are unforgettable speeches that have made an indelible mark on history. Delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech became a defining moment in the civil rights movement.

2023年3月9日 · Here is a list of 21 famous speeches (and likely the best speeches) that are sure to give you goosebumps : 1. Steve Jobs’ Commencement Address at Stanford University, 2005.

Witness famous speeches and hear timeless words spoken by historical figures. Listen to recordings of speeches online on history.com.

2015年7月18日 · Here are 16 Famous Speeches that you should know about. 1. I Have A Dream – Martin Luther King, 1963. 2. We Shall Fight On The Beaches – Winston Churchill, 1940. 3. I Am The First...

2024年5月25日 · As a historian, I‘ve analyzed hundreds of notable speeches, and in my expert opinion, these are ten of the most important and influential in world history: 1. 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.