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  1. The 21 greatest graduation speeches of the last 60 years

    Steve Jobs at Stanford University, 2005. "No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ...

  2. 16 Best Graduation Speeches That Leave a Lasting Impression

    Here, we rounded up up 16 of the best graduation speeches of all time, including words of wisdom from Natalie Portman, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and more. 1. Steve Jobs: Stanford, 2005

  3. 35 Greatest Speeches in History

    34. Martin Luther King Jr., "I Have a Dream". August 28, 1963; Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream Speech" is hands down one of the greatest, if not the greatest, pieces of oratory in American history.

  4. The Best Commencement Speeches, Ever : NPR

    Check out our hand-picked selection of commencement addresses, going back to 1774. Search over 350 speeches by name, school, date or theme — and find out what they have in common with pop songs — on our blog: n.pr/ed. By Jeremy Bowers, Emily Davis, Danny DeBelius, Christopher Groskopf, Anya Kamenetz, Meredith Rizzo, Sami Yenigun. Thanks to ...

  5. 21 Best Graduation Speeches of All Time

    Don't ever forget that you're a citizen of this world. Don't ever forget that you're a citizen of this world, and there are things you can do to lift the human spirit, things that are easy, things that are free, things that you can do every day: civility, respect, kindness, character." 14.

  6. The 12 Best Commencement Speeches of All Time

    Steve Jobs commencement speech. Patton Oswalt commencement speech. Maria Shriver commencement speech. Elizabeth Bonker graduation speech. David Foster Wallace commencement speech. Tom Hanks commencement speech. Mary Schmich commencement speech (sort of) Abby Wambach commencement speech.

  7. Famous Speeches in History

    Study some of the most influential speeches in history and learn how they changed the world. Displaying texts 1 - 20 of 55 in total CommonLit is a nonprofit that has everything teachers and schools need for top-notch literacy instruction: a full-year ELA curriculum, benchmark assessments, and formative data. Browse Content. Who We Are.

  8. From Obama to Steve Jobs: The greatest commencement speeches of all time

    Scroll through to discover more about the most memorable speeches of all time. Actor Denzel Washington, University of Pennsylvania, 2011 -- "The world needs a lot -- and we need it from you, the ...

  9. The Most Inspiring Commencement Speeches of All Time

    2005 Stanford University. "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.".

  10. Famous Speeches: A List of the Greatest Speeches of All-Time

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  11. 10 of the Most Famous and Inspirational Speeches from History

    Let's take a closer look at ten of the best and most famous speeches from great moments in history. Abraham Lincoln, ' Gettysburg Address ' (1863). The Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches in American history, yet it was extremely short - just 268 words, or less than a page of text - and Abraham Lincoln, who gave the ...

  12. 10 famous speeches in history that continue to stand the test of time

    1963 'I Have a Dream' speech. The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. 's I Have a Dream speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, is one of the finest pieces of oratory in human history. It blended ...

  13. This writer analyzed 100 graduation speeches

    I decided to put some of my coding tools to work, analyzing 100 of the most popular recent commencement speeches. Here are the four tips they all contain: 1. Dream big. "I think it is often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams. I know that sounds completely nuts. But, since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little ...

  14. Complete List

    Top 10 Commencement Speeches. Forget the kerfuffles over President Obama's talks at Arizona State and Notre Dame. Commencement speeches are one of the great collegiate traditions — and the last lesson students get before entering the real world. Here are TIME's favorites. Tweet.

  15. The Best Commencement Speeches Of The Century

    A poignant, well-spoken commencement speech is more than just a college afterthought. In fact, these speeches offer educators of all types one final chance to sway and nudge their students toward success. The best commencement speeches focus not on praising graduates' professional and academic achievements, but on managing the road forward ...

  16. The 8 Best Graduation Speeches of All Time

    Life learnings from the greatest commencement speeches ever. ... My Life. The 8 Best Graduation Speeches of All Time. ... student dreaming about your someday speech or someone who just wants a ...

  17. 21 Uplifting and Powerful Famous Speeches That You Can't Miss

    Take the Free Assessment. One of the most powerful speeches of recent times, Barack Obama's election victory speech in 2008 marked a historic moment that brought hope, promised change and responsibility, in the anticipation of a better future. 5. Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' Speech, 1963.

  18. 40 Most Famous Speeches In History

    Eventually against all odds, she led England to victory despite their underdog status in the conflict with her confident and masterful oratory. 3. Woodrow Wilson, address to Congress (April 2, 1917) "The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty.

  19. Top 100 Speeches of the 20th Century by Rank

    Full text and audio database of Top 100 American Speeches by Rank Order : MAIN LINKS: Home Page: Speech Bank: Top 100 Speeches: Great New Speeches : Obama Speeches: GWB Speeches: Movie Speeches ... A Time to Break Silence: Off-Site.mp3 : 44: William Jennings Bryan: Against Imperialism: mp3-Excerpt: PDF: 45: Barbara Pierce Bush: Wellesley ...

  20. Top 10 Commencement Speeches of All Time

    5. Oprah Winfrey - Stanford University (2008) Oprah Winfrey, global media leader and philanthropist, spoke to the Class of 2008 at Stanford's 117th Commencement. In this inspirational speech, she talks about trusting your gut and following it fearlessly throughout life, "If it doesn't feel right, don't do it.

  21. Uplifting Speeches From History That Will Inspire You

    Jan 8, 2021, 1:03 PM PST. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches can still inspire today. AP. Throughout history, leaders have made speeches that inspired millions and changed the course of history ...

  22. The Best Commencement Speeches of 2019

    Robert F. Smith: 'We're going to put a little fuel in your bus'. Among the most notable commencement speeches of the graduation season so far was one by Robert F. Smith at Morehouse College ...

  23. 7 of the Most Profound and Famous Short Speeches Ever Heard

    Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech. "I have a dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr., which was delivered on 28 August, 1963 at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, was a path-breaking moment for the Civil Rights Movement in America. Given to an audience of more than 200,000 ...

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  25. How to Write a Great Speech for Students

    4. Time The Speech Effectively. Public speaking engagements have time restrictions. Even your teacher must have allocated a certain time limit to every student asked to give a speech. By choosing to write the speech, you are able to time the speech before the big day arrives.

  26. Fact Check: Clip of Harris calling young people 'stupid' lacks context

    A video where U.S. Vice President and presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party in November's presidential election Kamala Harris refers to young people aged 18-24 as "stupid" has been ...

  27. Five ways students can get the most out of college

    From a college president and parent of two former and one current college student, here are five things you might encourage your student to do. Be fully engaged in academic courses and the campus community. Students don't have to be fully formed when they go off to college, but they do have to be fully engaged. This starts with academics.

  28. One of Kamala Harris' First Campaign Speeches Will Be to Teachers

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  29. In pictures: The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics

    French judoka Teddy Riner, right, and former French track star Marie-José Pérec watch the Olympic cauldron rise in a hot-air balloon after they lit it at the end of the opening ceremony in Paris ...

  30. 4 takeaways from President Biden's Oval Office address

    Here are four takeaways from what Biden had to say: 1. Biden tried to send the message that no one person is bigger than the country — and that what America stands for is at stake.