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Great Speeches by the First Ladies of the United States

Great Speeches by the First Ladies of the United States highlights twenty-five of the most important and well-known speeches by our nation's First Ladies. This collection includes speeches by Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, and Melania Trump.

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Speeches by Great Hall of Famers

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Speeches by Great Business Leaders

Hear Steve Jobs introduce the iPhone, Lee Iacocca hold forth on the topic of Japanese trade, Warren Buffet's thoughts on the financial future of America's youth, and Jack Welch at his final management meeting as CEO of General Electric. These are just four of the fourteen speeches in this amazing collection. 1. Bill Gates. The cofounder of Microsoft addresses the 2007 graduating class of Harvard on June 7, 2007. (25:13) 2. Jeff Bezos. Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos delivers a graduation speech at Princeton University on May 5, 2010. (11:50) 3. Steve Jobs. The chief executive officer and cofounder of Apple introduces the iPhone on January 9, 2007. (16:29) 4. Lee Iacocca. The former chairman of Chrysler and president of Ford addresses the Economic Club of Detroit on the topic of Japanese trade on January 10, 1992. (35:23) 5. Sheryl Sandberg. The chief operating officer of Facebook speaks to the 2014 graduating class of Harvard on May 28, 2014. (20:16) 6. Sam and Bud Walton. The cofounders of Walmart and Sam's Club reflect on business accomplishments over the years. (8:19) 7. Mark Zuckerberg. The CEO of Facebook speaks on the topic of India to a gathering in Delhi on October 9, 2014. (19:12) 8. Carly Fiorina. The former CEO of Hewlett-Packard speaks at the Conservative Enterprise Institute on June 11, 2015. (28:26) 9. Tim Cook. The CEO of Apple addresses the 2015 graduating class of George Washington University. (21:20) 10. Warren Buffet. The American business magnate speaks on the financial future of American youth at the Nebraska Educational Forum on October 11, 1999. (59:00) 11. Alan Mulally. "Leaders must serve with courage." The former president and CEO of Ford-and before that, Boeing-addresses students at the Stanford Graduate School of Business on February 3, 2011. (52:19) 12. Jeff Immelt. "The Business World." The chairman and CEO of General Electric discusses how business has changed in his nearly three decades at GE to students at Stanford Graduate School of Business on May 25, 2010. (58:16) 13. Eric Schmidt. The former CEO of Google addresses the students at Princeton University on topic of the future of technology. (21:20) 14. Jack Welch. Welch speaks at his final management meeting as CEO in 2001. (20:07)

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Speeches by Great Religious Leaders

This collection features fourteen of the most important and well-known speeches by some of the world's most influential religious leaders. Mahatma Gandhi: "Oh God" (1931) Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: "Paul's Letter" (1956) Dr. Billy Graham: "Truth" address in Melbourne, Australia (1959) Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: Sermon at the National Cathedral (1968) Pope John Paul II: Address to the Catholic University of America (1979) Mother Teresa: Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (1979) Gordon Hinckley: "This I Believe" address to BYU graduates (1992) Louis Farrakhan: Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (1994) Desmond Tutu: UNC-Chapel Hill commencement address (2009) Pope Benedict XVI: Homily at Westminster Mass (2010) Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso): "Nature of Happiness" (2014) Rick Warren: Address at the Vatican on marriage (2014) Joel Olsteen: "I Am" Pope Francis: Address to the Joint Session of Congress (2015)

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The Greatest Speeches of Great Women

SpeechWorks presents this collection of the greatest speeches of great women. Represented here are some of the most famous women of recent history, including athletes, politicians, businesswomen, diplomats, heads of state, activists, philanthropists, and more. You will hear the actual voices of these women, recorded at public functions at which they were the featured speaker. Included are the following: Amelia Earhart, American aviation pioneer Clare Boothe Luce, American author, politician and diplomat Eleanor Roosevelt, American polician, diplomat, and activist Gold Meir, a teacher, politician, stateswoman, and prime minister of Israel Mother Teresa, Roman Catholic nun and missionary Katharine Hepburn, Academy Award-winning actress Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives Queen Noor of Jordan, widow of King Hussein of Jordan Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Dutch American activist, author, and politician Billie Jean King, American tennis champion Gloria Steinem, American journalist and activist Nadia Comaneci, Romanian champion gymnast Melinda Gates, American businesswoman and philanthropist Hillary Clinton, American politician Oprah Winfrey, American actress, talk-show host, and media proprietor Condoleezza Rice, American political scientist Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist and Nobel Prize laureate Carly Fiorina, American businesswoman

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The Greatest Speeches of Great Politicians

The Greatest Speeches of Great Politicians features historical speeches given by those aspiring to win over voters and gain positions of power. Well-known candidates for a variety of offices address campaign rallies, press conferences, and the general public. This collection includes speeches by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Bill Clinton, Barry Goldwater, Barbara Jordan, Bob Dole, Carl Stokes, Bobby Kennedy, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, and others.

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The Greatest Speeches of All Time

The Greatest Speeches of All Time is a collection of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times by US presidents, politicians, and other historical icons. These dramatic speeches changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide. Included are speeches by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., George Patton, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Malcolm X, Douglas MacArthur, and others.

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The Greatest Speeches of the Vietnam War

This compilation of famous speeches given during the conflict in Vietnam features historical icons from both sides of America's involvement, from Lyndon B. Johnson to Jane Fonda, Richard Nixon to Abbey Hoffman, John Kerry to Martin Luther King Jr. Included are speeches given at protests, rallies, political events, congressional hearings, and within the Oval Office. An era that was marred by violence and unrest is encapsulated by the voices expressing support as well as those demonstrating militant protest.

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The Kennedys: In Their Own Words

From the White House, Senate chambers, campaign stops, and press conferences, The Kennedys features over seven hours of original speeches from members of the nation's most famous political family. Listen as President John F. Kennedy delivers his famous inauguration speech in 1961 as well as speeches on the Cuban Missile Crisis, Berlin crisis, space exploration, civil rights, "Ich Bin Ein Berliner," and more. Also featured are twelve speeches from Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, including his address to the DNC following his brother's assassination, remarks on Vietnam, campaign speeches, the death of Martin Luther King Jr., and his "Victory Speech" in Los Angeles moments before his assassination. Among other speeches are Senator Edward Kennedy's eulogy for his brother Robert, his famous address to the DNC in 1980, heated debate on the Senate floor, and his final public speech in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention.

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The Greatest Speeches of Sports Legends

The Greatest Speeches of Sports Legends is a historical audio tribute to those facing the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Speeches range from post-event interviews to Hall of Fame inductions. This collection features some of the greatest athletes of all time, including Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Dale Earnhardt, and many others.

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The Great Presidential Debates

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Great Moments from Music Legends

As early as 1954, a new style of music—a combination of country and rhythm and blues—was unfolding. To the parents of teenagers, it was worrisome, perhaps even evil. In this collection of original recordings from interviews and press conferences, artists talk about the early years of rock ’n’ roll, their challenges, and their successes. Includes legendary moments from Bill Haley, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Frankie Laine, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Sam Phillips, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, Paul Anka, Little Richard, Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Frankie Avalon, Sammy Davis Jr., James Brown, Johnny Cash, the Beatles, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon

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