[bookshare-discuss] Re: books on famous speechs
- From: Grandma Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:32:42 -0800 (PST)
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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