Speech 36: John F. Kennedy (we choose to go to the moon)
This iconic speech is a beautiful display of oratory and leadership. “We choose to go to the moon” On a baking hot day in September 1962, President John F. Kennedy spoke to an assembled crowd at Rice Stadium in Houston Texas. His mission was...
Speech 35: Emma Watson (UN Women’s HeForShe Campaign)
Emma Watson, British actor and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, co-hosts a special event for UN Women’s HeForShe campaign in 2014. She delivered a heartfelt and well-considered address at the official UN event. As one YouTube commentator noted, 1000 points to...
Speech 34: Nelson Mandela (An ideal for which I am prepared to die)
On the 20th of April 1964 Nelson Mandela delivered a powerful, restrained and poignant speech at his trial. “An ideal for which I am prepared to die” The words of Nelson Mandela’s speech made at his own trial on April 20th 1964 are...
Speech 33: Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Argument in Frontiero v Richardson)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, US Supreme Court Justice dies at 87. Her legacy as the notorious RBG is replete with stories of accomplishment throughout her legal career. When sworn in as US Supreme Court Justice in 1996, Bill Clinton remarked that Ruth Bader Ginsburg had...
Speech 32: Richard Feynman (The Scientific Method)
In 1964 Richard Feynman spoke about the scientific method. His blend of humour, conviction and unbounded curiosity make this a compelling speech. “Guessing is a dumb man’s job. Actually, it is quite the opposite and I will try to explain...
Speech 31: Nancy Astor (Maiden Speech)
Nancy Astor was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons, serving from 1919 to 1945. Her maiden speech was delivered on the 24th of February, 1920. “I know that it was very difficult for some honourable members to receive the first lady MP into...
Speech 30: Joe Biden (a message of unity)
Joe Biden speaks at the 2020 Democratic National Convention The 2020 Democratic National Convention was the first to be delivered as a virtual event. There must have been hundreds of challenges to overcome – logistics, technology and participation. But the...
Speech 29: Michelle Obama (Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country…)
This week, Michelle Obama delivered a keynote speech on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention. A convention like no other. In the new world of virtual delivery, Obama spoke to camera whilst seated. The speech was just over 18 minutes long and...
