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Sources for text and recordings of notable speeches.
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Vital Speeches of the Day
This periodical provides full text of contemporary U.S. speeches, mostly on business and politics. Searchable by keyword.
Keyword search: American Speeches
A selection of books and media from Pfau Library featuring notable American speeches.
Keyword search: Speeches
Pfau Library Catalog search, keyword: Speeches.
Keyword search: Oratory
Pfau Library Catalog search for keyword: oratory
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American Leaders Speak: WWI and the 1920 Election
Fifty-nine sound recordings & transcripts of speeches by American leaders from 1918-1920.
American Rhetoric: The Power of Oratory
Includes a "Speech Bank" and top 100 speeches. Many include audio; contemporary speeches usually have video as well.
Famous Speeches at YouTube
This playlist includes a selection of video of clips of famous 20th century speeches; some have audio only. Heavy on the Winston Churchill.
Gifts of Speech: Women's Speeches from Around the World
Includes Nobel Prize winners and other notable speeches by women.
History & Politics Out Loud
Audio of politically significant speeches, mainly 20th century.
Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents at Avalon Project
Text only, includes inaugural speeches of every American President.
Speeches at the History Channel
Primarily video clips. While some of these are formal speeches, others are simply news clips or interviews.
TED Talks
Video of contemporary speakers at the TED conference--subjects are wide-ranging and not limited to technology!
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