Research Guides: Public Speaking: Web Resources

Famous Speeches Available Free Online

Gifts of Speech: Women's Speech
This non-profit project, sponsored by Sweet Briar College is dedicated to preserving and creating access to speeches by inspirational, influential and contemporary, women from around the world. Browse alphabetically by last name or by year.
Famous Speeches in History | History.com
Transcripts and audio of some of the most famous speeches in modern times. Scroll down to browse by category.
Mark Twain's Speeches
Read Mark Twain's speeches, these speeches are in the public domain and hosted by Project Gutenberg.
Online Speech Bank | AmericanRhetoric.com
Browse this online index of speeches.
Presidential Speeches
Browse by President or date.
Say it Plain, Say it Loud | American Radio Works
A collection of a century of great African American speeches.
So* Just: Speeches on Social Justice
Influential social justice and human rights speeches from throughout American history.

“According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” - Jerry Seinfeld

18 Public Speaking Tips | How Stuff Works
Slideshow from the website HowStuffWorks.com.
Public Speaking Tips | Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Here is a link to their how-to articles.
Speaking-Tips.com
Articles about what makes a great speech.