Nelson Mandela: Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the banquet in honour of President Castro of Cuba
September 4, 1998 (over 25 years ago)In this speech, Nelson Mandela speaks at a banquest held in honor of President Castro of Cuba. He declares the gratitude of South Africa for Cuba in their struggle against apartheid. He talks about the strengthening of ties for both countries, he also talks about poverty and the economic situatio...
0 people like thisNelson Mandela: Speech by Nelson Mandela at the launch of the first South African Public-Private HIV/AIDS treatment site at the GF JOOSTE Hospital on World Aids Day, 1 December 2003
December 1, 2003 (over 20 years ago)In this speech, Nelson Mandela launches the opening of the first South African Public-Private HIV/AIDS Treatment facility. He thanks everyone who has made this possible and hopes to see more partnerships like this realized. He states that it is time that South Africa ensure its sustainability as ...
0 people like thisNelson Mandela: Opening Address by President Nelson Mandela in the President's Budget Debate in the National Assembly
April 21, 1998 (about 26 years ago)In this speech, Nelson Mandela delivers the opening address in the 1998 President's Budget Debate in the National Assembly. He talks about how the budget appropriations are serving the people, especially the poor. He shows us that the foundation for progress has been laid and the building has beg...
0 people like thisNelson Mandela: Speech by President Nelson Mandela at the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Noluthando School for the Deaf
June 3, 1998 (almost 26 years ago)In this speech, Nelson Mandela speaks at the 10th anniversary of the Noluthando School for the Deaf. He talks about the time when this school was founded, a time of discrimination that included people with disabilities. He states that today, our democratic constitution guarantees the basic human ...
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Robert M. Gates: Speech on Defense Spending at the American Enterprise Institute
May 24, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Robert M. Gates speaks about the budget of the Department of Defense and the things that has been improved by the alloted sum. He also adds that since the economy is suffereing financially, the cuts needed to be done on his department will be strongly monitored so as not to compromise national.
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Paul Romer: The World's First Charter City?
March 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Paul Romer talks about the first charter cuty that has been built in Honduras through the help and support of TED.
0 people like thisRobert M. Gates: Future of NATO
June 10, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Robert M. Gates paints a "dismal future" for the NATO alliance with respect to the resources that the countries allot for their defense. Despite the pessimistic approach, the US Secretary of Defense believes that through follow-up and proper management of resources, the alliance may reverse the s...
0 people like thisRobert Marion Sr. La Follette: Free Speech in Wartime
October 6, 1917 (over 106 years ago)U.S. Senator Robert La Follette decries the spirit of censorship that had swept through the nation since its entry into World War 1, and makes a lengthy and impassioned case for the upholding of the right to free speech, a right that he believed was incumbent upon the government to grant in a tim...
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Rajesh Rao: A Rosetta Stone For the Indus Script
March 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Rajesh Rao explains the process he and his colleagues are undertaking to decipher one of the last undeciphered languages on Earth, the Indus Script.
0 people like thisQueen Elizabeth II: The Queen's speech at the Irish State Dinner
May 18, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)The Queen celebrates the friendship of her country and Ireland at the Dublin Castle during her state visit.
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Rebecca MacKinnon: Let's Take Back the Internet!
July 1, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)The internet being a powerful instrument in connecting people around the globe in threatened by censorships and limited access due to arbitrary threatening factors. Rebecca MacKinnon probes into this issue and the freedom of expression using this worldwide medium.
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Cyrus : Can You Dig It
February 9, 1978 (about 46 years ago)Cyrus (Roger Hill) speaks to the congregation of gangs in New York City running the numbers of gang members against the police in the cult-action film, The Warriors.
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Daniel Kraft: Medicine's Future? There's an App For That
April 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Physician Daniel Kraft shows amazing technology thatw hen merged with medicine could change the future of patients, doctors and human race.
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Andre Agassi: Andre Agassi's Hall of Fame Induction Speech
July 9, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)The well known and definitely deserving Andre Agassi comes up the stage to be recognized as a tennis hall of famer. He delivers a touching and inspiring speech on how tennis taught him how to live life and make the most of all the situations that come along.
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Daniel Tammet: Different Ways of Knowing
March 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Being a savant, Daniel Tammet looks into numbers and words with a different and interesting perception. He demonstrates how people could learn differnetly using their unique perception of things.
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Robert Menzies: The Law and the Citizen
June 12, 1942 (almost 82 years ago)Robert Menzies talks about the inherent gravity of Constitutional matters and the dangers that lie in not according these issues the thought they are due.
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Robert Menzies: Schools and War
October 16, 1942 (over 81 years ago)Former Prime Minister Robert Menzies categorizes education as an essential though non-military need of the Australian nation in a time of war.
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Robert Menzies: Compulsory Unionism
August 14, 1942 (over 81 years ago)Former Australian Prime Minister tackles the compulsory unionism and its undemocratic implications.
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Thandie Newton: Embracing Otherness, Embracing Myself
July 1, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Thandie Newton's insightful speech talks of how she struggled to find herself since childhood and how she learned to appreciate the death of self to let one's self-awareness shine through.
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Robert Menzies: Scrap Iron for Japan
April 3, 1942 (about 82 years ago)Former Australian Prime Minister pokes holes at the arguments of critics who were lambasting him for not prohibiting the shipment of scrap iron to Japan during the war.
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Robert Menzies: Taxing the Shareholder
July 31, 1942 (almost 82 years ago)Former Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies criticizes the government's plan to cut the shareholder profit limit by half.
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Shaw Moore: Letting Go
February 17, 1984 (about 40 years ago)Reverend Shaw Moore preaches about the importance of trusting children first to make them trustworthy instead of letting them wander looking for that virtue on their own. Reverend Moore is played by John Lithgow in the drama musical, Footloose.
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Robert Menzies: Lend-Lease
May 29, 1942 (almost 82 years ago)Former Australian Prime Minister RObert Menzies discusses the U.S. Lend Lease Act and the complications that he could foresee ensuing from its unorthodox provisions.
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Robert Menzies: Rationalization of Industry
April 24, 1942 (about 82 years ago)Former Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies discusses the government's plan to rationalize industry.
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Robert Menzies: Post-War Planning
April 17, 1942 (about 82 years ago)Former Prime Minister Robert Menzies airs his suggestion on how Australia might be able to make post-war plans without losing their focus on the Allied fight for victory.
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Robert Menzies: The Censorship
March 6, 1942 (about 82 years ago)Former Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies talks about the value of silence and self-censorship during wartime.
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Robert Menzies: The Four Freedoms: Freedom of Worship
July 3, 1942 (almost 82 years ago)In this beautifully-worded broadcast, Former Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies shares his insights on religious freedom and tolerance.
1 people like thisTimothy Geithner: Remarks to the International Monetary Conference
June 6, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner explains how to make reforms work to solve the financial problesm of the United States during a speech in the International Monetary Conference.
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Timothy James Pawlenty: No Retreat From Freedom's Rise
June 28, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty speaks at he Council on Foreign Relations about the mistakes and misjudgement of the current Obama administration regarding the relations with Middle East countries. He also presents solutions and actions that he would take given the chance to be the next presi...
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Steve Keil: A Manifesto For Play, For Bulgaria and Beyond
January 1, 2011 (over 13 years ago)Steve Keil explains the benefits of play that can help transform the now serious Bulgaria to become the fun, creative and competitive Bulgaria of the future.
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Simon Lewis: Don't Take Consciousness for Granted
December 1, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Novelist and film producer Simon Lewis tells his story of being in a coma and his loss of conscousness. He then regains control of his body and his life through the help of a cutting edge technology which he stumbled upon during his journey to recovery.
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Shea Hembrey: How I Became 100 Artists
March 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Artist Shea Hembrey creates 100 original fictional artists and their original artwork for his biennial.
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Shirley Chisholm: Equal Rights For Women
May 21, 1969 (almost 55 years ago)Shirley Chisholm brings to light the equal rights amendment to give the woman the rights and protection she needs against inequality and discrimination.
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Robert Kennedy: Day of Affirmation Address (as delivered)
June 6, 1966 (almost 58 years ago)The Day of Affirmation Address is one of Robert Kennedy's best-known speeches. It was delivered to members of the National Union of South African Students at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Here, he talks about the intertwined ideals of freedom and equality, which lie at the heart of...
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Edward Moore Kennedy: Speech Against the Invasion of Iraq
September 27, 2002 (over 21 years ago)In this speech delivered at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Senator Ted Kennedy speaks on the imprudence of rushing into a war against Iraq before attempting to enforce disarmament via the United Nations.
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Eleanor Roosevelt: Speech at the Phi Beta Kappa Association Founders' Day Dinner
February 25, 1949 (about 75 years ago)Eleanor Roosevelt talks about the work of the United Nations towards its oft-stated goal, the securing of world peace. She emphasizes how crucial it is for the UN to be an organization that possesses force, and shares anecdotes from her meetings as chairperson of the Human Rights Commission to i...
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Edward Moore Kennedy: First Floor Speech
April 9, 1964 (about 60 years ago)Just a few months after the assassination of his brother John, Senator Edward Kennedy took the floor of the Senate for the first time and urged the passage of the Civil Rights Act.
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Eleanor Roosevelt: Speech to the Democratic National Convention Urging Support for the United Nations
July 22, 1952 (almost 72 years ago)Eleanor Roosevelt carries on her husband's last will: the obtaining of support for the United Nations. In this speech, she responds to critics by charging them with shortsightedness and selfishness, and insists on the organization's capacity to foster understanding and peace.
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Edward Moore Kennedy: Peace for the People of Northern Ireland
January 9, 1998 (over 26 years ago)Senator Ted Kennedy has largely been recognized as an instrumental figure in the Northern Ireland peace process. In this speech delivered at the University of Ulster in Derry, he speaks to the opposing parties and exhorts them to approach the ensuing peace talks with the goal of establishing equa...
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Edward Moore Kennedy: EMK Address at the Brown University Commencement Forum
June 4, 1983 (almost 41 years ago)Senator Edward Kenndedy wittily criticizes the Reagan administration's nuclear program, dubbing it a "Star Wars Scheme" for outer space, and exhorts the students at the forum to make their stand for peace by calling for disarmament.
1 people like thisClemens von Galen: The First Sermon: We Demand Justice
July 13, 1941 (almost 83 years ago)The transcript below is an English translation of a sermon delivered one Sunday morning at the Church of St. Lambert in Munster, Germany. Though it was the height of Nazi power in Germany, Bishop Clemen von Galen boldly and openly comdemned the Gestapo's tyranny and the arrests that were being ma...
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Barack Obama: President Obama Addresses the Nation on Dangers of Default
July 25, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the ongoing debate in the congress about the ways on how to decrease the national debt through budget cuts and tax increase for the elite Americans.
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Bill Ford: A Future Beyond Traffic Gridlock
March 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)One of the world's problems is the transportation industry's saturation. Bill Ford talks about cars, roads and parking spaces connected to each other to decrease traffic jams, increase the productivity of the pasengers and help preserve nature.
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Barack Obama: President Obama Speaks to Town Hall Meeting at University of Maryland
July 22, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)President Barack Obama takes a break from the senate debates about the national budget and takes the time to speak to the people of Maryland about what's going on with the country's finances.
0 people like thisClemens von Galen: The Second Sermon
July 20, 1941 (almost 83 years ago)Bishop Clemens von Galen continues his open rebuke of Gestapo rule and Nazi philosophy, and exhorts his parish to remain steadfast in obeying the Lord, unretaliating yet unyielding.
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Colin Powell: United Nations (UN) Speech prior to Iraq War
February 5, 2003 (over 21 years ago)In the following speech Secretary of State Colin Powell makes the case for war with Iraq to the United Nations. The speech rested on the belief that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, which ultimately were never found.
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Barack Obama: Remarks at a Skills for America's Future Manufacturing Event
June 8, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Barack Obama launches a campaign for strengthening the education system especially for community colleges and also focusing on training professionals in their field of work.
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Alice Dreger: Is Anatomy Destiny?
December 1, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Alice Dreger explains how science blurs the lines we have established on democracy based on anatomy.
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Alan Isaacman: Alan Isaacman's Speech in the Supreme Court
December 25, 1996 (over 27 years ago)Alan Isaacman delivers his defense for Larry Flynt in the Supreme Court. Alan is played by Edward Norton in the drama and biographical film, The People vs. Larry Flynt.
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David Cameron: Post-Riots Speech on UK's 'Sick Society'
August 15, 2011 (over 12 years ago)David Cameron addresses what he feels is the true root cause of the riots that swept London in the summer of 2011 - bad behavior caused by the slow moral collapse of the UK's society. The speech caused a strong reaction throughout England.
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Ron Paul: Iowa Straw Poll Speech
August 13, 2011 (over 12 years ago)U.S. Congressman Ron Paul speaks on stage at the Iowa Straw Poll, touching on topics such as the right to life and the on-going war against terror. Paul narrowly lost the poll vote to Congresswoman Michele Bachmann.
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William Jennings Bryan: Cross of Gold
July 9, 1896 (almost 128 years ago)The speech below is one of the most famous speeches in U.S. political history. Delivered at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, it addressed one of the most controversial issues of the day: the issue of Free Silver. It earned William Jennings Bryan the Democratic nomination for the 18...
1 people like thisJohn Walker: Closing the Lid on Pandora's Box Iain2008
January 28, 2000 (over 24 years ago)Delivered to the Texas Youth Commission Executive Leadership Assembly, Austin, Texas, January 28, 2000
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Mary Church Terrell: What It Means to be Colored in the Capital of the United States
October 10, 1906 (over 117 years ago)Mary Church Terrell shares different stories on how the colored people have been mistreated in Washington, D.C. despite their undeniable talent and innocent undertakings.
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William Allen White: 1936 Commencement Address at Northwestern University
June 1, 1937 (almost 87 years ago)William Allen White speaks of pride in the heritage that the graduates of Northwestern University have. In a country started upon by creative and hard-working people, America's future is in the hands of the newly graduates.
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Adlai Stevenson: Address Accepting the Presidential Nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
August 17, 1956 (over 67 years ago)In Adlai Ewing Stevenson's acceptance of the nomination for president from the DNC, he talks about the willingness of American hearts to make right all the mistakes of past presidents. He asks for unity in morals and mind-set to achieve the goal of changing America for the better.
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Helen Keller: Strike Against War
January 5, 1916 (over 108 years ago)Helen Keller dismisses the thought that the United States will need to engage in war with Germany and Japan for valid reasons. She states that war is merely an instrument to protect investment and control over countries the US are currently overseeing.
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Dennis Hong: Making a Car For Blind Drivers
March 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Dennis Hong explains how his team developed a prototype for a car that can be driven safely by blind people through the use of non-visual interfaces.
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William Jennings Bryan: The White Man's Burden
July 4, 1906 (almost 118 years ago)In a speech at the Independence Day Banquet of the American Society of London, William Jennings Bryan talks about the duty of advanced nations to move from merely bringing "incidental benefits" to the Orient through trade to a genuine striving for the lesser nations' welfare.
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Stefan Sagmeister: 7 Rules for Making More Happiness
June 1, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Stefan Sagmeister tells how trivial things that we think matter does not add up to our happiness levels.
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William Jennings Bryan: Memorial Day Address
May 30, 1894 (almost 130 years ago)William Jennings Bryan pays tribute to the men who gave their lives for love of country, as well as the women who bore their own share of sacrifices.
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Brad Garlinghouse: The Peanut Butter Manifesto
November 18, 2006 (over 17 years ago)Yahoo! Senior Vice President Brad Garlinhouse's internal memo which was leaked to the press in 2006 describes a problem all too common in many companies - spreading resources too thinly to result in success in any of the endeavors. The memo quickly became known as the 'Peanut Butter Manifesto.'
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Edward Kennedy: 1980 Democratic National Convention
August 12, 1980 (over 43 years ago)Edward Kennedy wraps up his presidential bid with a call for the revival of the Democratic Party's progressive traditions.
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Jerry Yang: University of Hawaii at Hilo Commencement Speech
May 16, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)Jerry Yang gives his advice to graduating students at the University of Hawaii as he recounts the lessons learned from his own life experiences. He stresses that despite the depressing headlines of the current economy, hard work and perseverance can create great things out of tough times.
0 people like thisCarrie Chapman Catt: The Crisis
January 1, 1916 (over 108 years ago)In the olden Europe where women are always considered one step below men, Carrie Chapman Catt invites the people to establish a movement for the elevation of a woman's status especially considering the future of families and households after a war.
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Edward Kennedy: Truth and Tolerance in America
October 3, 1983 (over 40 years ago)U.S. Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy speaks to the student body of the Liberty Baptist College about his conception of the rightful relation between church and state.
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Mahatma Gandhi: Speech On The Eve of The Last Fast
January 12, 1948 (over 76 years ago)Before Mahatma Gandhi's final fast, he shares a speech to his countrymen to leave him be and not be worried for his health for fasting is his way of self-purification and prayer for the deliverance of India.
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Bruce Aylward: How We'll Stop Polio for Good
March 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Bruce Aylward explains the reality of polio and the steps that should be taken to totally eradicate the virus.
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Barack Obama: Remarks by the President to Parliament in London, United Kingdom
May 25, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)US President Barack Obama strengthens ties with the United Kingdom during his visit after the death of terrorist Osama bin Laden.
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Aaron Koblin: Artfully Visualizing our Humanity
March 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Media artist Aaron Koblin shows some of the projects he's done using data from different people and turning it into art. He focused on collaborative music video productions from people willing to share their talents all over the world.
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Barack Obama: Remarks at the AIPAC Policy Conference 2011
May 22, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)President Barack Obama strengthens military ties with Israel during his speech at the AIPAC. He also clears some issues that has caused rumors and controversy from his previous speech about the Middle East.
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Nelson Mandela: Address to the National Council of Provinces
August 7, 1998 (over 25 years ago)In this speech, Nelson Mandela addresses the National Council of Provinces. He talks about the results of the Government's programs concerning the provinces. He mentions that the standard of whether we are successful or not lies to the extent in which we are able to help improve the lives of the ...
0 people like thisSteven Blank: 2011 Commencement Address at the Philadelphia University
May 15, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)Retired entrepreneur Steven G. Blank shares his experiences precisely in four stories that encompass the things that each graduate must go through to achieve a successful life.
0 people like thisMargaret Chan: Never Forget the People
May 16, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Margaret Chan talks to the health officials and reminds them to always remember the people through any decision and any situation that may arise for it is for the people that the World Health Organization exists. She mentions the current states of different countries and the diseases they are bat...
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Prince William: Prince William launches Fields in Trust Diamond Jubilee Tribute to The Queen
June 7, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)Prince William speaks to the value of open spaces during this speech in tribute to The Queen of England.
0 people like thisHilary Swank: Hilary Swank's Oscar Awards for Best Actress Speech (Million Dollar Baby)
February 27, 2005 (about 19 years ago)Hilary Swank accepts an Oscar Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the film "Million Dollar Baby."
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Nelson Mandela: Address to the Joint Houses of Congress of the Republic of Argentina
July 23, 1998 (almost 26 years ago)In this speech, Nelson Mandela addresses the Joint Houses of Congress of Argentina. He talks about the common aspirations South Africa and Argentina share and what they can do together to realize them. He wants to draw on the experience of Argentina on how to bind different kinds of people into a...
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Michelle Obama: 2011 United States Military Academy Commenement Address
May 20, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to the graduates of West Point and gives them the assurance that as long as everyone is working together, whether inside or outside the country, America will prosper.
0 people like thisHilary Swank: Hilary Swank's Oscar Awards for Best Actress Speech (Boys Don't Cry)
March 26, 2000 (about 24 years ago)Hilary Swank's superb performance in "Boys Don't Cry" wins her an Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role.
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Lisa Kudrow: 2010 Vassar College Commencement Address
May 23, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)Lisa Kudrow shares her experiences on how she became an actress after graduating a biology major from Vassar. She also teaches the newly grads to accept challenges, defeat and failure and never give up on opportunities.
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Pope Benedict XVI: Address to the International Space Station
May 21, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Pope Benedict XVI makes a call to the International Space Station and converses with the astronauts in space about issues on Earth from their perspective.
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Nelson Mandela: Address to the COSATU Executive Committee
July 25, 2001 (almost 23 years ago)In this address to the COSATU Executive Committee, Nelson Mandela talks about the HIV/AIDS crisis. He provides statistics which remind us of how big this crisis is. He talks about the stigma associated with the disease and how this is proving to be a difficult obstacle in solving the HIV/AIDS pro...
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Mitchell Daniels: CPAC Ronald Reagan Centennial Dinner Remarks
February 11, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Mitchell Elias Daniels, Jr. urges the people to look for the best ways to solve the country's crisis for it is only through faith and cooperaton will America rise above the challenges as the republic Ronald Reagan built the country to be.
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Ali Carr-Chellman: Gaming to Re-engage Boys in Learning
October 1, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Ali Carr-Chellman explains some factors why boys feel out-of-place in schools and how we can resolve this problem to re-engage them academically.
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Nelson Mandela: Address by HE Dr Vincent Zulu, on behalf of Former President Nelson Mandela during the Global Conference on Peace through Tourism
November 9, 2000 (over 23 years ago)In this address, Nelson Mandela talks about promoting peace through tourism. He tells us of a world where conditions of destructive conflict still remain. He advocates the use of tourism to expose ourselves to diversity, acceptance, and ultimately to peace.
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Nelson Mandela: Address to the United Nations Security Council on the Arusha Peace Process
September 29, 2000 (over 23 years ago)In this address, Nelson Mandela reports to the United Nations Security Council about the Arusha Peace Process. He tells them about the progress they have made with the various parties in conflict in Burundi. He also thanks those leaders who gave of their time and energy to participate in the peac...
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Martin Jacques: Understanding the Rise of China
October 1, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Martin Jacques explains the reasons why China could be the next big thing - even surpassing America and the Europena nations.
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Johanna Blakley: Social Media and the End of Gender
December 1, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Women have started dominating the internet social sites in terms of number and hours of use says Johanna Blakley. But this phenomenon will not likely change the landscape into something streamlined only for women.
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Nelson Mandela: Address upon the 40th celebration of the establishment of Umkhonto we Sizwe
December 16, 2001 (over 22 years ago)In this speech, Nelson Mandela speaks in the occasion of the 40th celebration of the Umkhonto we Sizwe. He looks back to the days of the formation of their liberation army. He honors the goals and means of the Umkhonto we Sizwe and recognizes the contributions of this movement.
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Dale Dougherty: We are Makers
January 1, 2011 (over 13 years ago)Dale Dougherty tells how each one is a maker in the simplest ways in our everyday lives. He also shares the amazing and innovative makers that he has met during the Makers Faire.
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Van Jones: The Economic Injustice of Plastic
November 1, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Van Jones explains how saving plastic and saving lives can be done simultaneously with the right passion for the planet and respect for all species.
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Mitch Daniels: Remarks to the Arab American Insitute's Kahil Gibran 'Spirit of Humanity' Awards Gala
May 4, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Mitchell Elias Daniels, Jr. accepts the Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service. He talks of his family tree and how America has welcomed the Daniels with open arms.
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Ed Boyden: A Light Switch for Neurons
March 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Ed Boyden tells how light can change the way the brain neurons works. He gives some possibilities of how this concept can change the way brain disorders are treated.
0 people like thisNelson Mandela: Address to the 50th anniversary of the World Council of Churches
December 12, 1998 (over 25 years ago)In this speech, Nelson Mandela speaks at the 50th anniversary of the World Council of Churches. He celebrates this occasion with the WCC and expresses his gratitude to this organization for their solidarity against apartheid. He also talks about the current problems of the world and asks the WCC'...
0 people like thisNelson Mandela: Address to recipients of the Nelson Mandela Scholarship, October 2002
October 1, 2002 (over 21 years ago)In this address, Nelson Mandela talks to the recipients of the Nelson Mandela Scholarships. He reminds them that they are the future leaders of this country. He thanks Unilever and Deloitte Consulting for their support and challenges other large corporations to join in the struggle for a better S...
0 people like thisNelson Mandela: Address by President Mandela to Parliament
February 5, 1999 (over 25 years ago)Nelson Mandela speaks to the Parliament in his 1999 State of the Nation Address. He opens with the statement that South Africa is in a process of change towards a secure future. He talks about progress in socio-economics, basic services, education, trade, and the economy. He also tackles issues o...
0 people like thisNelson Mandela: Closing Address at the 13th International AIDS Conference
July 14, 2000 (almost 24 years ago)In this closing address, Nelson Mandela talks about how this conference can affect the war against AIDS. He tells us to listen to the people directly affected by this disease, to hear their voice. The time for action is now, we must set aside our differences and tackle this problem together. He a...
0 people like thisNelson Mandela: Dullah Omar Obituary
March 1, 2004 (about 20 years ago)In this message, Nelson Mandela pays tribute to Dullah Omar in the occasion of his passing. Dullah Omar was the first Minister of Justice in democratic South Africa and a pillar of strength for Nelson Mandela.
0 people like thisNelson Mandela: Address Upon Receiving the International Lenin Peace Prize
October 28, 2002 (over 21 years ago)In this address, Nelson Mandela receives the International Lenin Peace Prize. He conveys his gratitute towards the Soviet Union, Socialist States, and the South African Communist party for their support against apartheid. He accepts this award by celebrating human solidarity. He ends by asking us...
0 people like thisEleanor Roosevelt: What Libraries Mean To The Nation
April 1, 1936 (about 88 years ago)Eleanor Roosevelt talks to the District of Columbia Library Association about the library needs of urban and rural areas, needs which could be said to be poles apart.
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