University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Benjamin Franklin's Rising Sun
Franklin, as the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention, recognized the arguments against the proposed new government and the strength of the Federalists. The essay gives insight into Franklin's views on the drafted...
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Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Patrick Henry
This site provides a biography of Patrick Henry, highlighting his public speaking abilities and famous speeches.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Ursula K. Le Guin: A Left Handed Commencement Address
This is the text of Ursula K. Le Guin's commencement address to graduates of 1983, Mills College, Oakland, California on May 22, 1983. She titled her speech "A Left-Handed Commencement Address."
Curated OER
Daniel Webster: Dartmouth's Favorite Son
This excellent site created by Dartmouth College--where Webster attended--gives a thorough overview of Webster's life and work. It includes photos and links to the full text of all of Webster's most famous speeches. It also gives a time...
Curated OER
The Works of Abraham Lincoln
This personal site gives links to the full text of several of Lincoln's famous speeches including the "Gettysburg Address," "The Emancipation Proclamation," and his inaugural addresses.
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