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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 Condolence from Nelson Mandela and Winnie Mandela to the Mozambican people, Machel family, FRELIMO, and the Mozambican Government on the Occasion of the Death of Samora Machel

October 28, 1986 (over 37 years ago)

In this message, Nelson Mandela shares in the grief of the Mozambican people on the occasion of the death of Samora Machel. He provides comfort in stating that this unfortunate circumstance will add new strength to both the struggles of the Mozambican and South African people.

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Nelson Mandela: Coretta Scott King Obituary

February 1, 2006 (about 18 years ago)

In this tribute, Nelson Mandela mourns the passing of Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King and U.S. civil rights advocate. Nelson Mandela honors her and her work in the world-wide struggle for human rights, dignity, and freedom.

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Barack Obama: Statement on the Death of Osama Bin Laden

May 1, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)

President Barack Obama speaks to the American people about the death of Osama Bin Laden at the hands of the US military. An event years in the making, President Obama describes the history of the war on terror and reminds citizens of the horror of the 9/11 attacks, which Bin Laden orchestrated n...

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Source: The White House

Barack Obama: WV Mine Tragedy and Justice Stevens

April 9, 2010 (about 14 years ago)

Barack Obama gives his confirmation of Justice Stevens' retirement and his nomination for the new Supreme Court Justice. The president also says a few words regarding the West Virginia mine accident that claimed the lives of 25 workers.

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Source: The White House

Steven Levitt: Child Carseats

July 1, 2005 (almost 19 years ago)

Steven Levitt shows the importance of seatbelts and it's effect on the safety of children riding vehicles.

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Source: TED

P.W. Singer: Military Robots and the Future of War

February 1, 2009 (about 15 years ago)

P.W. Singer talks about the pros and cons of robots in war and peace.

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Source: TED

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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Nicholas Christakis: The Hidden Influence of Social Networks

February 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)

Nicholas Christakis shows the impact of social networks to our physical and emotional states.

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Source: TED

Nick Bostrom: Our Biggest Problems

July 1, 2005 (almost 19 years ago)

Nick Bostrom talks about changing the way humans start their very existence in order to overcome the three biggest problems in life that he believes we all face.

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Source: TED

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