Abraham Lincoln: Public Letter to James Conkling

August 26, 1863 (over 160 years ago)

In Abraham Lincoln's Public Letter to James Conkling, he resolutely explains his Emancipation Proclamation. He acknowledges their difference in opinion and defends his position on the issue of slavery with regards to saving the Union.

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Steve Jobs: How to Live Life Before You Die

June 12, 2005 (almost 19 years ago)

Steve Jobs inspires the Stanford graduates of 2005 with three stories of his life's success, failures and everything else in between.

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Abraham Lincoln: Gettysburg Address

November 19, 1863 (over 160 years ago)

In Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, He gives us one of the most famous speeches in American history. In just three short paragraphs, the President reintroduces the Civil war as a universal struggle for equality and freedom. As such, this speech has served as immense inspiration to the United...

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Abraham Lincoln: Emancipation Proclamation

January 1, 1863 (over 161 years ago)

In Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, he proclaimed the freedom of America's slave population. By this executive order, he not only gained the support of many foreign countries, he also received the title of "The Great Emancipator" - affirming the United States' belief that all men are ...

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Stephen Petranek: Counting Down to Armageddon

February 1, 2002 (over 22 years ago)

In this talk, Stephen Petranek counts down ten ways the world might end. This talk is not armageddon hype; these are all possibilities that the Earth may encounter. Stephen stresses that we should study these scenarios and start preparing. He has even formulated solutions to give us a fighting c...

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Source: TED

Abraham Lincoln: Eulogy on Henry Clay

July 6, 1852 (almost 172 years ago)

Nearly a decade before assuming the duties of the President, Abraham Lincoln gives an eloquent eulogy to his friend Henry Clay.

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Richard Feynman: Physics is Fun to Imagine

July 1, 1983 (almost 41 years ago)

Richard Feynman shows his incredible passion for physics in this interview. He's so animated - one can see the atoms bouncing about all around him.

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Source: BBC

V : V's Introduction to Evey lewis650

February 9, 2006 (about 18 years ago)

"V" introduces himself to Evey in the film adaptation of the famous graphic novel series, "V for Vendetta".

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Source: Warner Brothers

Hosni Mubarak: Speech to Protesters jereme

February 10, 2011 (about 13 years ago)

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak leaves a crowd of protesters expecting him to step down disappointed in this speech as he insists on maintaining his position of power through to the next election in September.

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Source: Al Jazeera

Ronald Reagan: Remarks on the Air Traffic Controllers Strike

August 3, 1981 (almost 43 years ago)

In Ronald Reagan's Remarks on the Air Traffic Controllers Strike, he takes a firm stance on those government workers violating the law. He describes the current situation regarding the negotiations between the Federal Aviation Administration and the union. He then mentions the difference of the w...

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