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431 BC: "Pericles's Funeral Oration" by the Greek statesman Pericles, significant because it departed from the typical formula of Athenian funeral speeches and was a glorification of Athens' achievements, designed to stir the spirits of a nation at war
The term is often used as a euphemism for "retirement speech," though it is broader in that it may include geographical or even biological conclusion. In the Classics, a term for a dignified and poetic farewell speech is apobaterion (ἀποβατήριον), standing opposed to the epibaterion, the corresponding speech made upon arrival. [1]
The speech was reminiscent of Trump's campaign stump speech, emphasizing the highlights of his term in office.He wished incoming President Biden well (without directly mentioning his name), noting that the success and security of the country depended on his success as leader, while also implicitly warning Biden not to change or reverse some of his own policies upon taking over.
This week on The Scorecard, we recap Jason Kelce’s emotional retirement speech, and dive into several milestones early in Women’s History Month. The Scorecard: This week, there is crying in ...
In his retirement speech, Jason praised Kylie as "beautiful, smart, serious, yet playful." He added, "She has brought the best out of me through love, devotion, support, honesty, intelligence, and ...
Jason Kelce honored his wife Kylie Kelce during his emotional NFL retirement speech on March 4.. The Philadelphia Eagles center tearfully recalled meeting the former Kylie McDevitt at Buffalo ...
A 1796 portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart. The thought of the United States without George Washington as its president caused concern among many Americans. Thomas Jefferson disagreed with many of Washington's policies and later led the Democratic-Republicans in opposition to many Federalist policies, but he joined his political rival Alexander Hamilton, leader of the Federalists ...
Dean Smith abruptly announced his retirement on Oct. 9, 1997. “Some events that take place in your lifetime just stand alone. I remember exactly how I was feeling, what I was doing. That was ...