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Great speeches in history, at least a few of my favorites:

Mitt Romney Electoral College Certification Speech

by J. Scott on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021

After the events at the US Capitol, Congress reconvenes later that evening to certify the results. Mitt Romney takes the podium.

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FDR Inaugural Address

by J. Scott on January 20, 2019January 20, 2019

Considered by most historians to be the greatest US President, Franklin Roosevelt gave his first Inaugural Address in 1933 (the first of four terms). Known as the “Nothing to Fear Speech.”

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Faulkner Nobel Address

by J. Scott on December 25, 2016August 19, 2018

As we move into a brave new world, I felt this speech was timely. Faulkner gave this speech at the height of the cold war. During a period of great fear, he pushed for a new optimism.

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Washington Resignation Speech

by J. Scott on December 1, 2016January 28, 2020

On December 23, 1783, General Washington, leader of the Continental army, gave up his military duty; thus, returning the power back to the people. This maybe the world’s greatest speech.

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Challenger Address

by J. Scott on October 20, 2016July 22, 2020

When I was a kid, I remember watching the news break in after the Challenger exploded. I was home sick that day. And I remember Reagan’s speech clearly. Let’s go to the moon. But, also, never forget the hardships we may face along way.

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Water

by J. Scott on September 11, 2016July 22, 2020

A debated work. David Foster Wallace.

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Crafting a Story

by J. Scott on July 31, 2016October 23, 2020

Bill Clinton can craft a tale, he makes you feel like you’re the only person in the room.

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Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat

by J. Scott on June 12, 2016August 19, 2018

“I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” Time Magazine called this one of the Top 10 speeches to change history.

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Neil Gaiman Commencement Speech

by J. Scott on May 23, 2016January 28, 2020

My favorite commencement speech. Anyone who has created from the ether should watch this each month.

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Kennedy Inaugural Address

by J. Scott on April 17, 2016August 19, 2018

The ask now speech. We lived in a different age then. Words do matter.

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