Remember the name Christopher Shea. You’ll see why later. It is generally agreed that Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is the most famous speech in American history. After all, that’s the speech ...

A great speech is something that combines persuasive writing, comfort with public speaking (something that I know that I personally need to work on), and a meaningful message to create an impression ...

This video dives into the world’s most famous speeches, chosen directly by viewers from sixteen different countries. From national liberation moments to wartime declarations, each speech carries a ...

A lot of great speeches come from sports movies, but that's not the only genre that can make us want to run through walls. Some speeches are so good it has us rooting for the bad guys. Most are by the ...

The tumultuous academic year is coming to a fittingly high-profile end for the college class of 2024, though thus far, the commencement speech that raised the most eyebrows had nothing to do with ...

I was fortunate when I graduated from college because the guest speaker at our ceremony was none other than Maya Angelou. Even to this day I remember the warm, thoughtful cadence in her voice and the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Popular commencement speeches can not only inspire graduates, but also the general public. College Ave lists 10 speeches that ...

A lot of great speeches come from sports movies, but that's not the only genre that can make us want to run through walls. Some speeches are so good it has us rooting for the bad guys. Most are by the ...