Woman’s Rights to the Suffrage by Susan B. Anthony
by Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906)
1873
This speech was delivered in 1873, after Anthony was arrested, tried and fined $100 for voting in the 1872 presidential election.
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Friends and Fellow Citizens: I stand before you tonight under indictment for the alleged crime of having voted at the last presidential election, without having a lawful right to vote. [...]
The Hypocrisy of American Slavery by Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) was the best known and most influential African American leader of the 1800s. He was born a slave in Maryland but managed to escape to the North in 1838.
He traveled to Massachusetts and settled in New Bedford, working as a laborer to support himself. In 1841, he attended a convention of the [...]
The Apology by Plato
How you have felt, O men of Athens, at hearing the speeches of my accusers, I cannot tell; but I know that their persuasive words almost made me forget who I was — such was the effect of them; and yet they have hardly spoken a word of truth. But many as their falsehoods were, [...]
One of the Greatest Graduation Speeches!
“Ladies and gentlemen of the class of ‘97:
Wear sunscreen.
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice now.
Enjoy [...]
‘Ask not what your country can do for you’ by John F Kennedy
This speech was delivered by John F Kennedy at his inauguration in Washington on January 20 1961.
Vice-president Johnson, Mr Speaker, Mr Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice-president Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens: We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom – symbolising an end, as well as a beginning [...]
Prophet Muhammad’s Last Sermon
Prophet Muhammad’s Last Sermon
Date delivered: 632 A.C., 9th day of Dhul al Hijjah, 10 A.H. in the ‘Uranah valley of Mount Arafat.
After praising, and thanking God, he said: “O People, listen well to my words, for I do not know whether, after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what [...]
The Ballot or the Bullet by Malcolm X
Let’s enjoy reading of another great speech, and this time it’s by Malcolm X who is believed to be amongst those had rare talent in convincing and inspiring others by the gift of the gab God bestows them with. See his wording, and you’ll come to believe he was articulate to the extreme. Just for your perusal ……………
Humayun
The [...]
“I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Below is given a speech by one of Martin Luther King, Jr. whcih is considered to be amongst greatest speeches in the recent history. See the spirit of courage, dauntlessnss, hope and optimism. You will certainly enjoy it.
“I Have a Dream”
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history [...]
