In this speech from 1951, the beloved first lady of Argentina, Eva Perón, made her final address to her nation’s people. Perón uses this moment to specifically call out support for the poor people of Argentina and she praises them for being proactive. She also credits her capable husband, Juan … Continue reading
President Jimmy Carter addresses the public in January of 1979 during his “Crisis of Confidence” speech, also known as the “Malaise” speech. This video is a clip of his speech in which Carter diagnoses a “crisis of confidence” among Americans. He states how the U.S. people are more worried about what the … Continue reading
Lou Gehrig is commemorated as people who witnessed his farewell speech in Yankee stadium on July 4, 1939 remember his powerful words and emotions. They talk about the trophy his teammates presented to him, as well as the meaningful embrace between Gehrig and old teammate Babe Ruth. Gehrig was the … Continue reading
The first inductees Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack and more are seen in this footage celebrating the opening and dedication of the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum on June 12, 1939 in Cooperstown, New York.
Lou Gehrig, baseball legend and former New York Yankee, is remembered for his record-setting consecutive game streak, his skills as a first baseman and his powerful swing at the plate. Gehrig–once diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease today–announced his retirement from the game … Continue reading
Winston Churchill delivered his “This Was Their Finest Hour” speech to the to the House of Commons in the United Kingdom on June 18, 1940 during World War II’s Battle of France when Germans had successfully invaded France and British and French forces were in retreat to the sea. In … Continue reading
A significant moment in Cold War history: U.S. President Ronald Reagan on June 12, 1987 issued a challenge to Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down” the Berlin Wall, which the Communist state of East Germany erected in 1961 as a barrier between West Berlin and the socialist state … Continue reading
This is the audio of Winston Churchill’s “We Shall Fight on the Beaches” speech delivered to the English House of Commons on June 4, 1940 during the Battle of France when Germans had successfully invaded France and British and French forces were in retreat to the sea. At the time, … Continue reading
Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivers his famous “Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat” speech to the House of Commons on May 13, 1940, just days after his election.
President Reagan gives a moving speech on Mother’s Day weekend describing moms as the “heart of our families.” Reagan explains that America would not be the place it is today without mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers.
