Speech Archives


Historical and modern speeches can serve as models for your own speaking.

You can download free software (RealPlayer) to see and hear sound and video segments of speeches. This process will take some time, depending on your modem and computer. You will need to provide certain information about your computer's specifications to install the software. You can select the free software available.

Democratic Leadership Speeches

Historic Speeches Audio Archives

Historical Speeches (Voice of America)

Northwestern University's anthology of speech texts

Presidential Libraries

South African Speeches by Government Officials (Mandela and others)

Speeches and Rhetors in US History

University of Kansas provides speeches

University of Maryland has an index to speeches

US History Outloud

The White House


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