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The speech was ranked the top American speech of the 20th century in a 1999 poll of scholars of public address. [9] The speech has also been described as having "a strong claim to be the greatest in the English language of all time".
A motivation speech, addressing the volunteers of the SCLC's Summer Conference on Community Organizing and Political Education which was almost lost to history. [80] July 6 "America's Chief Moral Dilemma," Address delivered to the General Synod of United Church of Christ. Chicago, IL Contents of this speech are unknown. [75] July 25
The speech covers subjects including the difficulty of empathy, the unimportance of being well-adjusted, and the apparent lonesomeness of adult life. [1] It suggests that the overall purpose of higher education is to learn to consciously choose how to perceive others, think about meaning, and act appropriately in everyday life. [ 6 ]
1940: Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat, a phrase used by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt in 1897 but popularized by Winston Churchill in the first of three inspirational radio addresses during the opening months of World War II. 1940: We Shall Fight on the Beaches, from the second radio talk by Winston Churchill, promising to never surrender.
Motivational states explain why people or animals initiate, continue, or terminate a certain behavior at a particular time. [2] Motivational states are characterized by the goal they aim for, as well as the intensity and duration of the effort devoted to the goal. [3] Motivational states have different degrees of strength.
The speech describes why the ANC had decided to go beyond its previous use of constitutional methods and Gandhian non-violent resistance and adopt sabotage against property (designed to minimize risks of injury and death) as a part of their activism against the South African government and its apartheid policies (while also training a military wing for possible future use).
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A motivational speaker (or inspirational speaker) is a speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. Such speakers may attempt to challenge or transform their audiences. [1] The speech itself is popularly known as a pep talk. [2]