Have You Left No Sense of Decency?

We’ve chosen 40 of the most impactful speeches we managed to find from agents of change all over the world - a diversity of political campaigns, genders, positionalities and periods of history.

For the past year, I've been compiling a list of inspirational speeches. See my list of 20+ famous speeches and their transcripts here.

Dec 25, 2024 · This list explores 21 powerful American speeches, each playing a crucial role in the country’s narrative. Delivered by prominent figures, these speeches addressed pressing …

Jun 10, 2024 · Words possess power — they can inspire, motivate, and change the course of history. Over the centuries, many powerful speeches have changed the world and deeply …

Witness famous speeches and hear timeless words spoken by historical figures. Listen to recordings of speeches online on history.com.

Feb 10, 2023 · 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).

Jan 17, 2025 · Speeches by Department of War leaders.Jan. 16, 2025 Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of President Biden …

This list of speeches includes those that have gained notability in English or in English translation. The earliest listings may be approximate dates.

One thing I’ve always done is collect speech transcripts and bits of poetry. I study them— inhale them —to see greatness in action. How do they build connection? How do they structure their …