The Greatest speeches of all-time
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Published

Rolling Bay, Wash. : SpeechWorks, c2004-c2007.

Format

DVD

ISBN

9791885959347 (v. 1), 9781885959874 (v. 3), 1885959877 (v. 3)

Physical Desc

3 videodiscs (198 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

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Volume	Location	Call Number	Status
Disc 1	Derry - Movies & TV - Adult Level	DVD 973.9 grs Disc 1	On Shelf
Disc 2	Derry - Movies & TV - Adult Level	DVD 973.9 grs Disc 2	On Shelf
Disc 3	Derry - Movies & TV - Adult Level	DVD 973.9 grs Disc 3	On Shelf

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Table of Contents

v.1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt: An emotional FDR delivers his "State of the Union Address" after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Sir Winston Churchill: The eloquence of the world's greatest orator is seen and heard as he captures the spirit of the English people during WWII.

General Douglas MacArthur: "Old Soldiers Never Die..." speech before a joint session of congress.

Harry S. Truman: The "Give'em Hell, Harry" President is seen and heard delivering his fiery political rhetoric.

John F. Kennedy: JFK speaks of "new frontiers" and the renewed faith in the American dream. Includes his inauguration speech "Ask Not" and "Ich Bin Ein Berliner" before millions in Germany.

Rev Martin Luther King, Jr.: Perhaps the most inspirational speaker of all-time. Rev. King is featured giving two memorable speeches, including his last.

Robert F. Kennedy: Interrupting a campaign stop in Indiana, RFK delivers a stunning impromptu eulogy of Martin Luther King shortly after hearing of his death.

Malcolm X: Controversial, outspoken and as poignant as ever, Malcolm X delivers a speech in Harlem.

Richard M. Nixon: "I will resign this office effective noon tomorrow ..." was the last and most dramatic speech Mr. Nixon gave in the oval office.

Ronald Reagan: President Reagan begins and ends his presidency with two of his greatest speeches.

v.2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt: 1st Inaugural Address featuring the famous "... fear itself" address. - March 4, 1933.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Answers the assertion that he feasts on "Grilled Millionaires". - December 5, 1938.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Teamsters Union Banquet, Hotel Statler in Washington D.C. - September 23, 1944.

Richard M. Nixon: As running ate to Dwight D. Eisenhower, the future Vice President addresses the TV audience with his "Checkers Speech". - September 23, 1952.

John F. Kennedy: Proposing a "Test Ban Treaty" at American University. - June 10, 1963.

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Speaking at Brown Chapel in Selma, Alabama. - March 8, 1965.

Barry Goldwater: The nominee for President addresses the Republican National Convention in San Francisco. - July 16, 1964.

Ronald Reagan: Making an early political speech in support of the Goldwater-Miller G.O.P. ticket. - October 27, 1964.

Ronald Reagan: Address at the Brandenburg Gate (Berlin Wall) during the president's second term. - June 12, 1987.

Mario Cuomo: Speaking at the Democratic National Convention held in San Francisco. - July 16, 1984.

Jesse Jackson: At a political rally in Tendley Baptist Church, Philadelphia. - January 16, 1984.

George H.W. Bush: Address to Joint Session of Congress and the Nation following Desert Storm Victory. - March 6, 1991.

William Jefferson Clinton: Speech commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion. - June 6, 1994.

William Jefferson Clinton: 2nd Inaugural Address, Washington D.C. - January 20, 1997.

v. 3. Will Rogers, Campaign rally with FDR (1932)

Huey Long, Addressing Congressional staff members of the "re-distribution of wealth" (Dec. 11, 1934)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt's second Inaugural Address, Washington D.C. (Jan. 20, 1937)

George S. Patton speaking in Los Angeles for war bond support (June 12, 1945)

John L. Lewis, Congressional testimony on mining disaster and calling for the ousting of the Secretary of the Interior (Apr. 3, 1947)

Attorney Joseph Welch, representing the Army, faces off with Sen. Joseph McCarthy (Apr. 22, 1954)

V.P. Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev inspecting an exhibit of a "modern kitchen" at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow (July 24, 1959)

Hubert Humphrey addresses farm workers during the presidential primary race (Mar. 14, 1960)

John F. Kennedy speaking to the nation on the introduction of civil rights legislation (June 11, 1963)

New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller addresses the Republican National Convention (July 14, 1964)

Robert F. Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City (Aug. 27, 1964)

U.S. Representative Barbara Jordan speaking during the impeachment hearings of Richard Nixon (July 25, 1974)

President Gerald Ford announcing to the nation a pardon for Richard Nixon (Sept. 8, 1974)

Jimmy Carter from the White House addresses the nation on the growing energy crisis (July 15, 1979)

President Ronald Reagan at the National Association of Evangelicals Convention (Mar. 23, 1983).

Subjects

LC Subjects

Documentary films.
DVD-Video discs.
Nonfiction films.
Political oratory.
Speeches, addresses, etc., American.
Speeches, addresses, etc., English.

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Published

Rolling Bay, Wash. : SpeechWorks, c2004-c2007.

Language

English

ISBN

9791885959347 (v. 1), 9781885959874 (v. 3), 1885959877 (v. 3)

Notes

General Note

Lacks production credits.

General Note

v. 1. (67 min.) -- v. 2. (80 min.) -- v. 3. (51 min.)

Description

A collection of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times. These are the dramatic words from world leaders that changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide.

System Details

DVD, Dolby digital.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Churchill, W., MacArthur, D., Truman, H. S., King, M. L., Jr., X, M., Goldwater, B. M. 1., Cuomo, M. M., Jackson, J., Bush, G., Clinton, B., Rogers, W., Long, H. P., Roosevelt, F. D. 1., Patton, G. S. 1., Lewis, J. L. 1., Welch, J. N., Nixon, R. M. 1., Humphrey, H. H. 1., Kennedy, J. F. 1., Rockefeller, N. A. 1., Kennedy, R. F., Jordan, B., Ford, G. R., Carter, J., Reagan, R., & Khrushchev, N. S. (20042007). The Greatest speeches of all-time . SpeechWorks.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Winston Churchill et al.. 20042007. The Greatest Speeches of All-time. SpeechWorks.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Winston Churchill et al.. The Greatest Speeches of All-time SpeechWorks, 20042007.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Churchill, Winston, et al. The Greatest Speeches of All-time SpeechWorks, 20042007.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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