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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]
Abraham Lincoln's Farewell Address was a speech made by President-elect Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois on February 11, 1861. The speech was one of Lincoln's most emotional, as he and the public knew there were tremendous challenges ahead and it was uncertain when he would ever return to Springfield.
He recalled that he woke up around 6:15 a.m., like he normally does, and got showered and dressed for work. He then went to the computer and saw a text message asking him to check his email.
Van Ovost in her retirement speech thanked the Transcom team of 120,000 active and reserve service members and civilians. “If we were a necessity before, we are indispensable now,” she said.
Jason and Travis Kelce. Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's retirement speech was filled with emotions as he talked about his career journey, personal life and everything in between.. His ...
Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action; and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this August body under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my Commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
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 ...
Jason Kelce's wife, Kylie, says her husband's retirement speech -- which included a tribute to her -- was heartwarming. And funny, too.The mother of three told Philadelphia's NBC10 that she was ...