Speech Collection (#2)

Last photo of the Irish politician Michael Collins, during his speech to the Skibereen Committee
1163566 Last photo of the Irish politician Michael Collins, during his speech to the Skibereen Committee, March 1922 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

First female to speak in the House of Commons
Margaret Travers Symons (1879 - after 1951), suffragette, the first woman to speak in the House of Commons, who made her way in after running past policeman, Mr Idris into the chamber

Lance Corporal Rendle VC speaking at Grampound, Cornwall. 18th May 1915
Lance Corporal Rendle VC speaking to a crowd of people at Grampound in front of the post office during World War One. " I will willingly go back and fight for these women and children

Lenin Giving A Speech
Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov Lenin (1870-1924), Giving A Speech. Detail from an illustration by Valentin Aleksandrovich Serov (1865-1911)

As American Goes, So Goes the World. American cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick, 1953
CIVIL RIGHTS CARTOON, 1953. As American Goes, So Goes the World. American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1953, on the emphasis in President Eisenhowers inauguration speech on the importance of

Queen Elizabeth II caricature
Queen Elizabeth II (b. 1926), pictured in caricature about to give her a speech over the radio. Date: 1986

Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Will you follow me, men?, c61 AD, (1905). The British Queen Boudicca (or Boadicea) of the Iceni encourages her soldiers to fight the Romans

Mr and Mrs Morris Wheeler and Miss F Tomphis at the Horton Kirby fete held at Franks Hall, the Elizabethan country house in Kent. 1939

George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. George Washington presiding at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Steel engraving, American, 19th century, after a painting by Michael Angelo Wageman

Gabriele d Annunzio in Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia)
Gabriele d Annunzio (1863-1938) in Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia), at the time of its occupation (under his leadership) by Italian nationalists

Nikolay Urvantsev, Soviet geologist
Nikolay Nikolayevich Urvantsev (1893-1985), Soviet geologist, speaking in public at his 80th birthday celebration. Urvantsev is best known for his exploration of northern Siberia and the Arctic

Harriet Slater, MP for Stoke, addressing a Womens Co - Op Meeting. Harriet Slater CBE (nee Evans; 1903 to 12 October 1976) was a British Labour and Co-operative politician

Harold Wilson makes speech during the general election Date: 1964

Winston Churchill speaking at Fulton, Missouri, where he was introduced by President Truman at Westminster College. Churchill spoke for three-quarters of an hour

Suffragettes in Hastings 1914
Lantern slide showing suffragettes standing in high street of Hastings advertising a speech to be given by Mrs Pankhurst at the Royal Concert Hall in St Leonards on the subject of the German Peril at

Abraham Lincolns address at Gettysburg. Date: 1863

Born Malcolm Little. American religious and political leader. Photographed while giving a speech at a rally in Harlem
MALCOLM X (1925-1965). Born Malcolm Little. American religious and political leader. Photographed while giving a speech at a rally in Harlem, New York City, c1963

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

Dennis Skinner, Labour MP for Bolsover, Derbyshire
Dennis Edward Skinner (b 1932), Labour politician, MP for Bolsover since 1970. Well known for his outspoken remarks in parliament, for which he has been suspended more than ten times

The Opening of Parliament (litho)
1615198 The Opening of Parliament (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

LAWYERS BORED
A sketch in the Law Courts, showing the patient and respectful attention of the Counsel for the Plaintiff during the speech of Counsel for Defendant Date: circa 1893

First Automatic Telephone Exchange Opened At Holborn, London, England In 1927. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures Published 1935

Election fair, Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1795. Artist: James Gillray
Copenhagen House.I tell you, citizens, we mean to new-dress the Constitution and turn it, and set a new nap on it Shakespeare ; showing an election fair in Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1795

Disraeli / Parl Speech
BENJAMIN DISRAELI 1st Earl of Beaconsfield; statesman, Prime Minister and novelist speaking in parliament. Date: 1804 - 1881

Kennedy Speaks To Steelworkers
Atlantic City, New Jersey: September 19, 1960 Senator John F. Kennedy speaking at the United Steelworkers told them he favors an increase in productivity to produce full employment

(1929-1968). American clergyman and civil rights leader. Kings last public appearance
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and civil rights leader. Kings last public appearance, 3 April 1968 at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, the night before his assassination

(1894-1971). Soviet politician. Photographed c1960
NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV (1894-1971). Soviet politician. Photographed c1960

American Socialist leader. Debs campaigning for the Presidency before a freight-yard audience in 1912
EUGENE V. DEBS (1855-1926). American Socialist leader. Debs campaigning for the Presidency before a freight-yard audience in 1912

Winston Churchill with Randolph by David Wright
Winston Churchill, once again re-elected as Prime Minister in 1951, pictured making a speech by David Wright, with his son, Randolph, seated behind

Ataturk addressing a crowd
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881 - 1938) addressing a crowd in Turkey (date unknown)

Sir William Harcourt
Sir William George Granville Venables Vernon Harcourt (1827 - 1904). English Politician - Chancellor of the Exchequer

Russian Commissar speaking at a meeting
Peoples Commissar Voroshiloff speaking at a meeting on board the deck of a cruiser

Harold Macmillan addressing the Conservative Party Conferenc
Photograph showing (Maurice) Harold Macmillan (1894-1986) delivering his speech to the Conservative Party conference at Scarborough, Yorkshire, 15th October 1960

Milton / Areopagitica
A speech of John Milton for the Liberty of Unlicenc d Printing - title page of the original edition

Frances Densmore, US anthropologist
Frances Densmore (left, 1867-1957), US ethnologist, using a phonograph (left) to record the voice and stories of Mountain Chief, a Native American from the Piegan tribe

Chaucer, Wife of Bath
So much of dalliance and fair speech

Dail Eirann in session - Mr de Valera speaking at the Dublin Mansion House. Date: 1921

Mr F E Smith, A Successful First Speech, Moab is my Washpot, 16 January 1907, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611906 Mr F E Smith, A Successful First Speech, Moab is my Washpot, 16 January 1907, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward

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

Equal Rights Campaign
Campaign for equal rights for women. The woman speaking is unidentified, but may be Sarala Devi Chaudhurani, Bengals Joan of Arc. Freedom movement in India

Mary Baker Eddy / June1903
MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science speaking to 10, 000 followers from the balcony of Pleasant View in June 1903 Date: 1821 - 1910

Aj Balfour / Roffe
ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR 1st Earl of Balfour British politician, Conservative MP Date: 1848 - 1930

Hammond Innes, British novelist
Ralph Hammond Innes (1913-1998), British novelist, giving a speech at a dinner

35th President of the United States. Making his memorable I am a Berliner, or Ich bin ein Berliner
JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963). 35th President of the United States. Making his memorable I am a Berliner, or Ich bin ein Berliner, address during a visit to West Berlin, 26 June 1963

WILLAM EWART GLADSTONE (1809-1898). English statesman. Campaigning for the Liberal party in the General Election of 1880, William Gladstone addresses a crowd in Edinburgh, Scotland, 5 April 1880

Princess Elizabeth broadcasting to the Empire
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) at a BBC microphone making her 21st birthday broadcast to the Empire during the Royal Tour of South Africa on 21st April 1947. Date: 1947

Stafford Cripps - Independence of Burma
Sir Stafford Cripps attends a celebration to mark the granting of the Independence of Burma in 1948. 1948

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Speech has always been a powerful tool, capable of inspiring nations and igniting change. From the iconic World War II poster urging us to "Keep Calm and Carry On, " to Winston Churchill's resolute declaration that "We shall not flag or fail, " the impact of words cannot be underestimated. Churchill himself recognized the valor of RAF pilots, praising them in his speeches for their unwavering dedication and bravery. His wartime posters adorned with his famous words served as reminders of resilience during dark times. Centuries before, Cicero's eloquent speeches resonated within the Senate, shaping Roman politics. Similarly, William Pitt the Younger's addresses to Parliament influenced policies that shaped Britain's destiny. In more recent history, Fidel Castro captivated crowds with his fiery rhetoric, while Mr Harold Wilson rallied supporters at an eve-of-election rally. Propaganda posters showcased prime ministers' statements as persuasive tools in shaping public opinion. Keir Hardie used speech as a means to champion workers' rights and social justice. Meanwhile, Robert Emmet delivered a passionate address that would forever echo through Irish history. Rosa Luxemburg exemplified how they are empower marginalized voices; her impassioned words challenged societal norms and fought for equality until her untimely death in 1919. Through these historical moments and figures, we witness the immense power held by those who possess the gift of speech. Their words have moved mountains, shifted ideologies, and inspired generations. Speech is not merely an act but rather a force capable of transforming societies when wielded with purposeful intent.