In Our Own Words: Extraordinary Speeches of the American Century
by Robert G. Torricelli, Andrew Caroll (Editor)
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In Our Own Words is a record of the most impassioned, inspirational, and infuriating orations ever given by Americans in this century. Featured here are the words of poets and politicians, artists and astronauts, scoundrels and sports heroes, Native Americans and Nobel laureates, soldiers and civil rights activists, humorists and hellraisers. In Our Own Words includes over 150 speeches, sermons, eulogies, radio broadcasts, courtroom pleas, fireside chats, public tributes, and commencement show more addresses. show lessTags
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This is a great book for anyone. It includes all different types of speeches and speakers. Whether you are liberal, republican, or non of the above, you will enjoy reading this collection. I also liked how the book was organized and it definitely gives you a look into the 20th century. Great book, I highly recommend it!
This is another book that should be in everybody's bookcases. This book is a compilation of infamous and famous speeches begininnin in the year 1900 and going through the late 1990's. Athletes, teachers, politicians...etc all have something to say from good to bad. Even the enemy has something to say here. It's a very emotional and very important read. Everybody should read this and buy a copy to keep for themselves.
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