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Ronald Reagan: Address to the British Parliament

June 8, 1982 (almost 42 years ago)

In Ronald Reagan's Address to the British Parliament, he begins with praise to one of Democracy's Shrines. He speaks against Communism, Totalitarianism and puts emphasis on how Democracy addresses economic problems. He proceeds on the topics of the threat of global war, nuclear weapons, and START...

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Gordon Brown: Global Ethic vs. National Interest

July 1, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown shares how national patriotism can come into terms with global unity through an interview with Chris Anderson.

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Source: TED

James Madison: Proclamation of a State of War with Great Britain

June 19, 1812 (almost 212 years ago)

President James Madison's declaration of war against Great Britain; in it he calls upon all citizens to join the cause...

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Martin Van Buren: Special Message to Congress

January 2, 1841 (over 183 years ago)

President Van Buren reads outloud correspondence between John Forsyth, Secretary of State, and the British Minister, H.S. Fox regarding the sinking of the Steamboat Caroline.

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James Madison: Special Message to Congress on the Foreign Policy Crisis - War Message

June 1, 1812 (almost 212 years ago)

President James Madison calls on Congress to declare war against Great Britain in a speech in which he lays out the series of wrongs committed against the sovereignty of the Nation.

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Tim Brown: Urging Designers to Think Big

July 1, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)

Tim Brown explains how design should be more than adding aesthetic value but also for practical and innovative purposes in the human society.

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Source: TED

James Madison: Message on the Special Congressional Session / State of Foreign Affairs

May 23, 1809 (almost 215 years ago)

President James Madison speaks to Congress of renewed relations with Britain and France after the former agrees to compensate the injured parties for their losses in the attack on the frigate Chesapeake.

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Andrew Jackson: Third Annual Message to Congress

December 6, 1831 (over 192 years ago)

After addressing the state of foreign affairs, President Jackson focuses on efforts to remove Indians from their lands - events that came to be referred to as the "Trail of Tears".

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Mahatma Gandhi: It Is Time You Left

December 8, 1982 (over 41 years ago)

Mahatma Gandhi, played by Ben Kingsley in the film "Gandhi" speaks to members of the British government encouraging them to leave the country and pave the way for India's Independence.

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