Nelson Mandela: Address at the first Triannual Conference of the Methodist Church of South Africa

July 17, 1998 (almost 26 years ago)

In this speech, Nelson Mandela addresses the first Triannual Conference of the Methodist Church of South Africa. He talks about religious organizations that supported the fight against apartheid and helped the oppressed people. He counts on the Methodist church to help restore the moral values an...

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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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Barack Obama: Moment of Opportunity: American Diplomacy in the Middle East & North Africa

May 19, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)

President Barack Obama speaks to America's foreign policy toward the Middle East amidst the "Arab Spring" as protests and regime changes sweep the region.

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Source: The White House

Chesley Sullenberger: 2011 Commencement Address at the Purdue University

May 15, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)

The hero pilot Chesley Sullenberger shares his life story to the Purdue University graduates and advises them to keep their values intact in whatever field they pursue.

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Best Man: Max's Best Man Speech

June 3, 2006 (almost 18 years ago)

The Best Man shares a short but memorable comedic moment from his friendship with the groom.

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Source: YouTube

Nelson Mandela: Address at launch of the Mandela House Idabas

October 1, 2003 (over 20 years ago)

In this speech, Nelson Mandela launches The Mandela House Indabas. This is a series of contributions to public conversation. The purpose of this program is to present to the public, information about the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. He believes that these information sessions will draw ...

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Thomas Friedman: Listen to Your Heart

June 5, 2005 (almost 19 years ago)

Thomas L. Friedman shares with the Williams College class of 2005 a few simple life lessons he learned while treading the path of a journalist through the years.

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John Llewellyn Lewis: Labor and the Nation

September 6, 1937 (over 86 years ago)

American labor leader John L. Lewis talks about the struggles of the Committee for Industrial Organization and clarifies its thrust and objectives in response to the various criticisms and allegations that had been leveled against the federation of unions since its establishment. A commentary on...

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Source: John L. Lewis

Steve Simon: Truth Against Anti-Gay Marriage Measure

May 2, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)

Representative Steve Simon speaks his mind against the anti-gay marriage amendment in the Minnesota constitution.

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Source: The Uptake

Yousaf Raza Gillani: Parliament Address on the US Special Forces Mission for Osama bin Laden

May 9, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani addresses his parliament regarding the US mission that led to the death of the most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden.

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Source: CNN-IBN

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