Speeches Collection

Abraham Lincolns address at Gettysburg. Date: 1863

US Election Campaign1908
Fierce campaigning by the two presidential nominees of 1908, William J Bryan and William Taft; Taft became the 27th president

Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920747 Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The Inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln delivered at the National Capitol
696041 The Inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln delivered at the National Capitol, 4th March 1865 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 42.8x35.7 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection

Charles Darwin statue unveiled, 1885
Unveiling the statue of the late Charles Darwin in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London. The white marble statue was sculpted by Mr

The banquet given to M. Berryer in the Middle Temple Hall by the members of the English Bar, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The banquet given to M. Berryer in the Middle Temple Hall [in London] by the members of the English Bar, 1864. 'We give an Illustration of the festive scene in the Middle Tempie Hall

The Finsbury Election: the Hustings on Clerkenwell-Green: the Nominations, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Finsbury Election: the Hustings on Clerkenwell-Green: the Nominations, 1857. At the close of the poll at four o'clock at least 10

Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857....the Lord Mayor entertained [future British prime minister] Lord Palmerston in the Egyptian Hall...The company included his

The Common Hall on Corporation Reform, in Guildhall, 1856. Creator: Henry Fitzcook
The Common Hall on Corporation Reform, in Guildhall, [London], 1856. Political meeting...to oppose the London Corporation Bill....the proceedings commenced by the Serjeant-at-Mace calling out that

Boston Election - Meeting in the Corn Exchange, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Boston Election - Meeting in the Corn Exchange, 1856. Long before the hour announced for the meeting the immense hail was crowded by an enthusiastic assemblage

The Edinburgh Election, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Edinburgh Election, 1856. The nomination of candidates for the representation of Edinburgh took place on a hustings erected in front of the Signet Library...Mr

The Hon. East India Company's Banquet at the London Tavern to Lieutenant-General Patrick Grant, C.B. The New Commander-in- Chief of Madras, 1856

All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Ceremonies At Laying of A Cornerstone At 16th And R. Church Not Built There, Later Built At 16th And Harvard St. Diag

All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Ceremonies At Laying of A Cornerstone At 16th And R. Church Not Built There, Later Built At 16th And Harvard St

All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Ceremonies At 16th and R. Church Not Built There, Later Built At 16th And Harvard St. Front, 3rd From Left, Samuel R

Grand Banquet to Viscount Palmerston by the Reform Club, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Grand Banquet to Viscount Palmerston by the Reform Club, [London], 1850. Dinner in honour of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Grand Dinner in the Masonic Hall, at Montreal, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Grand Dinner in the Masonic Hall, at Montreal, 1850....the citizens of Montreal [in Canada, decided on] the necessity of preparing a suitable display of Canadian industry

Electoral Meeting in the Salle Martel, Paris, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Electoral Meeting in the Salle Martel, Paris, 1850....a scene of the present Socialist Electoral agitation...The platform is crowded with well-dressed persons; an orator is in the Tribune;

Cast iron dictionary stand used by Rev. Florence Spearing Randolph, ca. 1915
African-American clubwoman, suffragist, and ordained minister Florence Spearing Randolph (1866-1951) was pastor of the Wallace Chapel AME Zion Church in Summit, Union County, New Jersey

Farewell address of Andrew Jackson, 1837 (litho)
695977 Farewell address of Andrew Jackson, 1837 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 42x35.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Lieutenant Cameron at the Meeting of the Royal Geographical Society (engraving)
1106009 Lieutenant Cameron at the Meeting of the Royal Geographical Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evangelistic Society meeting, East 79th Street and Avenue A, New York City, July 24
1078912 Evangelistic Society meeting, East 79th Street and Avenue A, New York City, July 24, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour (colour litho)
726913 The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour (colour litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honorable Arthur James Balfour, MP)

The ministerial full dress dinner party (engraving)
605032 The ministerial full dress dinner party (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The great demonstrations against Gioliticism, Gabriele d Annunzio speaks to the people of Rome
2815753 The great demonstrations against Gioliticism, Gabriele d Annunzio speaks to the people of Rome, in the Costanzi Theater (colour litho) by Beltrame

Official annexation of Tripolitania to Italy, auctioneers who read in Arabic in the streets... (colour litho)
2815492 Official annexation of Tripolitania to Italy, auctioneers who read in Arabic in the streets... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Solemn inauguration of the XXIIIth Legislature in the Senate Hall on the 24th current, the Royal Speech (Colour Litho)
2815212 Solemn inauguration of the XXIIIth Legislature in the Senate Hall on the 24th current, the Royal Speech (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Great Gathering in the Colosseum (Colour Litho)
2777851 The Great Gathering in the Colosseum (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great gathering in the Colosseum)

Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Buffs (colour litho)
3093807 Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Buffs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Buffs)

Great Demonstration in the Albert Hall 1908
Some ten thousand women gathered at the Embankment, then proceeded to march, in neat rows of either 4 or 6, to the Royal Albert Hall, London

The Eastern Question, Conference at St Jamess Hall, Mr Gladstone speaking (engraving)
1602700 The Eastern Question, Conference at St Jamess Hall, Mr Gladstone speaking (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

Home Rule Bill of 1912
John Redmond (1856 - 1918), leader of the Irish party, claiming home bill for Ireland. Declaring that " The bill will establish in Ireland a Parliament with power to deal with purely Irish

HMS Pinafore, Sir Joseph Porter and Josephine Corcoran
HMS Pinafore. Sir Joseph Porter with Josephine Corcoran at the ships table. Her short and snappish replies to Sir Josephs pretty speeches at dinner. Date: 1908

Cartoon, A Very Greasy Pole (John Bright)
Cartoon, A Very Greasy Pole -- satirical comment on John Brights efforts in promoting Reform, in particular an extension of the franchise to working men, the year after he became MP for Birmingham

George Nappier, "They began to offer him some speeches"(litho)
5211188 George Nappier, " They began to offer him some speeches" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Nappier)

The Appeal to the People, 1923-24 (lithograph)
874645 The Appeal to the People, 1923-24 (lithograph) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 35.56 x46.04 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American

Burke, the Great Orator
LLM338185 Burke, the Great Orator by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burke, the Great Orator. Pictures of English History published by George Routledge & Sons c 1890)

Inauguration of the 24th Legislature, the King reads the speech in front of senators and deputies... (colour litho)
2815601 Inauguration of the 24th Legislature, the King reads the speech in front of senators and deputies... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King (colour litho)
2778153 The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milan Triennale inaugurated by the King)

In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho)
2778142 In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The historic day of June 7 (colour litho)
2778161 The historic day of June 7 (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The historic day of June 7)

1849, The prospect of an Election (engraving)
2809932 1849, The prospect of an Election (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849, The prospect of an Election)

The Duce opens Pomezia (colour litho)
2783952 The Duce opens Pomezia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce inaugurates Pomezia)

The Duce who saved the world from war returns to his people (colour litho)
2783837 The Duce who saved the world from war returns to his people (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Association at Swansea (engraving)
1060206 The British Association at Swansea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Association at Swansea)

M Kossuth addressing the Court of Common Council (engraving)
1102396 M Kossuth addressing the Court of Common Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Kossuth addressing the Court of Common Council)

The "Fourth of June"at Eton (engraving)
1050583 The " Fourth of June" at Eton (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Fourth of June" at Eton)

Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), delivering the Peroration of his Speech on the Introduction of the Home Rule Bill, granting Ireland limited self-rule within the British Empire

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"Captivating Speeches: A Glimpse into History's Most Powerful Words" Abraham Lincoln's address at Gettysburg: In just a few minutes, he immortalized the sacrifices made during the Civil War and redefined the meaning of democracy. US Election Campaign 1908: The power of persuasive oratory took center stage as candidates vied for votes, shaping America's political landscape. Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876: As nations gathered to celebrate progress and innovation, eloquent speakers captivated audiences with their words that echoed throughout history. The Inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln delivered at the National Capitol: Amidst a divided nation on the brink of war, Lincoln's powerful speech offered hope and unity in turbulent times. Charles Darwin statue unveiled, 1885: Beyond scientific breakthroughs, Darwin's legacy was honored through speeches that highlighted his profound impact on our understanding of life itself. Chicago Tribune Extra - inaugural message of Abraham Lincoln (1861): With tensions rising before his presidency began, Lincoln used his inaugural speech to call for peace and preservation of the Union. Princess Maria of Piedmont appointed National Inspector of Italian Red Cross (litho): Breaking barriers and inspiring change through her position in society, Princess Maria harnessed her voice to advocate for humanitarian causes. Mussolini speaks in Berlin (colour litho): Fascinating yet chilling moments were captured as Mussolini addressed crowds abroad with fiery speeches that shaped fascist ideology. He Being Dead Yet Speaketh (1865 litho): Even after their passing, influential figures continue to inspire generations through their timeless words that transcend time and space. Cast iron dictionary stand used by Rev. Florence Spearing Randolph (ca. 1915): This unassuming object symbolizes Reverend Randolph’s dedication to education and her powerful speeches that advocated for equal rights.