Random Famous Short Speeches (13 items)

(#1) The Gettysburg Address
One of the most famous speeches in United States history, President Abraham Lincoln spoke during the Civil War on November 19, 1863.
(#3) Napoleon Bonaparte's Farewell to the Old Guard
After the failed invasion of Russia and a defeat by the Allies, Napoleon Bonapart addressed his troops on April 20, 1814, to issue his farewell.
(#12) King George VI's Address to Britain
Popularized by the 2010 film The King's Speech, King George VI's speech on September 3, 1939 addressed the involvement of Britain in WWII.
(#8) Martin Luther King, Jr.'s I Have a Dream Speech
Empowering a generation and beyond, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his legendary I Have a Dream speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on August 28, 1963.
(#11) Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech
On August 9, 1974, Richard Nixon became the first person to ever resign the office of the President of the United States when he gave this speech from the White House in Washington, DC.
(#9) Douglas MacArthur's Duty, Honor, Country
On May 12, 1962, General Douglas MacArthur delivered an acceptance speech for the Sylvanus Thayer Award at the United States Military Academy at West Point that mirrored the values and motto of the Academy, "Duty, Honor, Country".