Over the course of history, a countless number of speeches has been given in all types of settings, for all types of reasons. However, these few stand out as memorable either for a famous line everybody recognizes, or for the overall importance of the speech.
Patrick Henry: Addressing the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry expressed his desire to create a volunteer-based military in every Virginia County.
Famous line: “Give me liberty or give me death!”
Abraham Lincoln: Following the battle at Gettysburg, the Civil War’s deadliest battle, President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery.
Famous line: “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal”.
I personally think that is very beautiful and brave to say at this particular time.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt spoke to Congress to declare war on Japan, officially entering the United States into World War II.
Famous line: “Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”
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