<![CDATA[The torchbearers of nations have made some speeches at crucial times that changed the history of the nations. Their words had the power to show the ray of light to many and made it possible for them to hope for a better tomorrow.
Woodrow Wilson (World War I, 1914)
In 1914, President Wilson made it public that US would not be a part of the war but when forced to take a step, Wilson addressed both the houses of congress as he declared war against Germany. His speech inspired the youth to serve the nation every possible way. He added in his speech that US would fight for world peace and would respect the rights of German citizens as well. (Image)
Winston Churchill (June, 1940)
June 1940, when everyone thought that it was the time to celebrate for Britain after a successful mission at Dunkirk, Winston Churchill using his farsightedness, made an appeal to public and the House of Commons. He told them that the war is not over yet and encouraged the troops to fight in France. It made a huge impact, since each word of his speech was full of patriotism and energy. (Image)
Elizabeth I (1588)
In 1588, Queen Elizabeth I made a speech that took away all the gender differences and the disparity of rulers and common people. She said that she herself would be a part of the army and would not only guide them but also sacrifice herself if needed. She said that she had a body of a woman but the stomach of a king. The way she addressed herself, using pronoun “I” it created a great impression amongst the listeners. (Image)
Ronald Reagan (January 28, 1986; Washington, D.C.)
January 28th, 1986 in Washington DC, when the nation was in a shock as seven American astronauts died when they were in a flight, President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation and his speech changed the way people thoughts about the incidence. He said that the challenger crew was pulling the world into the future and we will keep trying until we get success. (Image)
Theodore Roosevelt (January 26, 1883; Buffalo, New York)
Theodore became a president when there was wave for reforming the society, economy and government itself. With an intention of making a corruption free society, Roosevelt believed that those who could not differentiate between good and bad are more dangerous to the society and nation then those who chose to be bad. (Image)
Mahatma Gandhi (August 8, 1942; India)
Demanding complete independence from British rule, On August 8, 1942 Mahatma Gandhi said that, there had never been any revolution the way Indians fought for freedom. Unlike other revolutions, non-violence made it possible for the Indian freedom struggle to stand apart from the rest. He said the he wanted to have nation where all would be equal and the differences between the Hindus and Muslims would be vanished completely. (Image)
Abraham Lincoln (March 4, 1865; Washington, D.C.)
At the beginning of his second term as the president, Abraham Lincoln appealed to the nation that slavery is a sin and it has to be abolished at any cost. He added that that unfortunately victory is not as relishing as it could be since the battle does no good to anyone and all who fight are brothers killing each other. (Image)
John F. Kennedy (January 20, 1960)
Kennedy was always able to instill energy in all with his words of wisdom. In 1960, January 20th Kennedy appealed to the nation to come together to fight against poverty, disease, tyranny and war. He said that, “my fellow Americans, do not ask what you country has done for you but ask what you can do for your nation.” (Image)
General Douglas MacArthur (April 19, 1951; Washingtion; D.C.)
After serving his nation for 52 years and participating in three wars, MacArthur gave a farewell address and live up to the spirit of a soldier saying that joining army was the fulfillment of all his boyish hopes and dreams. (Image)
Martin Luther King Jr. (August 28, 1963; Washington, D. C.)
Martin Luther king touched the heart of all those who heard his speech. It was the time when the nation was going through a trauma of clashes between black and white. He shared his dream saying, “a time would come when all would walk along, hand in hand and fight for the right cause, when racism will have no place in our society at all.” (Image)]]>
