[bookshare-discuss] Re: books on famous speechs
- From: Grandma Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:24:14 -0800 (PST)
That's true--and apparently convinced Congress to
o.k.. going into Iraq--that has had quite an impact on
society, and not just ours.
G.Cindy
--- "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> There is also the speech Bush gave right after Setp.
> 11, that helped insure
> his relection, that might be someday classed in this
> realm.
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Grandma Cindy" <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 4:32 AM
> Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: books on famous
> speechs
>
>
> That's a tough assignment. I did some googling, and
> there are some famous Abolitionist speeches both u
> England and the U.S., but though powerful they
> didn't
> have a direct effect on society--it took more
> speeches
> and events.
>
> Maybe too many people, too, will think of Kennedy's
> first inaugural speech, in which he said "ask not
> what
> your country can do for you, ask what you can do for
> your country. This became the patriotic rallying
> cry
> for Kennedy's New Frontier initiatives, which
> emphasized the space program, the Peace Corps, and
> increased defense spending. Whether that was a
> direct
> effect of the speech, probably not, because the
> programs had to be created and passed by Congress,
> but
> it did inspire young people to join the Peace Corps
> and to do good things for the U.S.--there was some
> sort of urban peace corps, too, though that may have
> occurred later.
>
> Of course Hitler's speeches had a big impact, not
> only
> on his society but on the world--a negative impact,
> but he could arouse people and has an effect.
>
> Franklin Roosevelt also made inspiring speeches,
> e.g.,
> we have nothing to fear but fear itself that
> inspired
> citizens in the U.S. to rally and do their bit for
> the
> war effort, buy War Bonds, etc.
>
> Good luck.
>
> G.Cindy
>
>
> --- maithe007 <maithe007@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Hi Cindy,
> >
> > I already have something on him, but I am not
> really
> > interested in it. Too
> > many people will be writing about him. I am
> looking
> > for something a bit
> > more obscure, but that had an impact on society.
> > Thanks for the
> > suggestions. I will take a look at Amazon.
> >
> > Hugs,
> >
> > Maithe
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Grandma Cindy" <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 2:44 AM
> > Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: books on famous
> > speechs
> >
> >
> > > I'd suggest Winston Churchill's Blood, Sweat and
> > Tears
> > > speech. I think it really rallied the English to
> > hang
> > > on and survive the Nazis.
> > >
> > > If you put Famous Speeches in the Amazon place
> two
> > > books that sound perfect come up. They'd be
> > wonderful
> > > additions to the collection, in case we want
> more
> > than
> > > what's already in there.
> > >
> > > G.Cindy
> > >
> > >
> > > --- maithe007 <maithe007@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi Christine,
> > >>
> > >> This is perfect! I can use some of these. I
> > have
> > >> to write a 2000 word essay on a famous
> individual
> > >> whose speech made a difference. Yeah, I really
> > hate
> > >> writing these things. I have to use citations,
> > >> etc., etc. and I am not a happy camper. Thanks
> > for
> > >> the help...I really appreciate it.
> > >>
> > >> Hugs,
> > >>
> > >> Maithe
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: Christine Parsons
> > >> To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 1:33 AM
> > >> Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: books on
> > famous
> > >> speechs
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Maithe,
> > >>
> > >> I'm not sure if you're looking for books
> about
> > >> famous speeches or books of famous speeches. I
> > found
> > >> four of the latter on Bookshare, and I've
> listed
> > >> them below. If you do a title search for
> > "speech,"
> > >> you'll also find some books on Martin Luther
> > King's
> > >> "I Have a Dream" speech, on the speeches of
> Mark
> > >> Twain, on some of Abraham Lincoln's most famous
> > >> speeches, and a few other subjects that may be
> > >> helpful.
> > >>
> > >> The Words of Peace: Selections from the
> > Speeches
> > >> of the Winners of the Nobel Peace Prize
> > >> irwin Abrams (Editor)
> > >> Available from Bookshare in good quality
> > >>
> > >> My Fellow Americans: The Most Important
> > Speeches
> > >> of America's Presidents, from George Washington
> > to
> > >> George W. Bush
> > >> Michael Waldman (editor)
> > >> Available from Bookshare in good quality
> > >>
> > >> American Speeches: Political Oratory from the
> > >> Revolution to the Civil War
> > >> Ted Widmer (editor)
> > >> Available from Bookshare in excellent quality
> > >>
> > >> American Speeches: Political Oratory from
> > Abraham
> > >> Lincoln to Bill Clinton
> > >> Ted Widmer (editor)
> > >> Available from Bookshare in excellent quality
> > >>
> > >> Hope this helps.
> > >>
> > >> Christine
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> >
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