Communication: Find Speeches
Other Speech Resources
- Vital Speeches of the Dayprovides the full-text of major speeches by noted politicians, executives, and leaders of the day. Available in print from 1962–1996. Call number PER PN6121.V52
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- Weekly Compilation of Presidential DocumentsBrowse the President of the United States' weekly addresses, speeches and other documents here. 1992 - current.
- Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United StatesFrom George Washington to Barack Obama.
- Presidential RhetoricLocate important speeches from presidential campaigns and presidential administrations from George Washington to Barack Obama. Includes inaugural and State of the Union addresses.
- Gifts of Speech: Women's Speeches from Around the WorldUse this resource to locate speeches from famous women from first ladies to activists and politicians.
- Audio ArchivesLinks to audio and spoken word files.
- The History PlaceLocate Speeches from religious, political and philosophical leaders.
- American Rhetoric Online Speech BankLocate over 5,000 speeches - even ones from movies!
What Speech is This?
Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963.