Shirley Chisholm: The Twin Jeopardies of Race and Sex

January 1, 1974 (over 50 years ago)

Shirley Chisholm gives a rousing speech at the University of Missouri in 1974 on the subject of the black woman in contemporary America.

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Shirley Chisholm: Announcement of Her Run for President

January 25, 1972 (over 52 years ago)

Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress, announces her Presidential candidacy in 1972 in Brooklyn, NY.

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Shirley Chisholm: Presidential Campaign Speech

May 6, 1972 (almost 52 years ago)

Shirley Chisholm gives a speech at the Commonwealth of California during her candidacy for President in 1972. She strikes hard at the Nixon Administration and expresses the anger felt by so many about the current state of the nation.

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Shirley Chisholm: For the Equal Rights Amendment

August 10, 1970 (over 53 years ago)

In a bid for support of the Equal Rights Amendment, Shirley Chisholm enumerates the laws that discriminate against women and urges the House of Representatives to complete the work of the founding fathers by giving a voice to the mothers as well.

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Ric Elias: 3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed

March 1, 2011 (about 13 years ago)

Ric Elias changes his whole life and his life goals after living through a plane crash.

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Source: TED

Nelson Mandela: Mandela Day in United States of America

July 1, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)

Nelson Mandela gives this message on the occasion of Mandela Day in the United States of America.

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Nelson Mandela: Condolences to Mrs Eunice van Eck

February 4, 2009 (about 15 years ago)

Nelson Mandela writes a letter to Mrs Eunice van Eck, expressing his condolences at the funeral of Jan van Eck.

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Nelson Mandela: Message of Support to the Ghanian Football Team

July 2, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)

In this message, Nelson Mandela greets the Ghanian Football team and wishes them success in the 1st FIFA World Cup to be hosted in Africa.

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Nelson Mandela: Message to Franklin Sonn on his 70th Birthday

October 1, 2009 (over 14 years ago)

Nelson Mandela's Birthday greetings for Franklin Sonn, the Ambassador to the United States, on the ambassador's 70th birthday.

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Nelson Mandela: Letter from Nelson Mandela to Professor Kader Asmal on Prof Kader Asmal's 75th birthday

January 30, 2010 (over 14 years ago)

In this letter, Nelson Mandela greets Professor Kader Asmal on his 75th birthday. He commends him for his service to the country and thanks him for their friendship.

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