“The Power of Speech” with Steve Skolnick

Happy Birthday America – Independence Day Speeches Through the Years

Politicians have long commemorated the Fourth of July with speeches. We will celebrate America’s 250th birthday by listening to and discussing some of history’s most talked-about orations. The selections, spanning more than 200 years, touch on American foreign policy, cast the Declaration of Independence as an unfulfilled promise, warn of impending threats, and offer a patriotic, inspiring vision for the country.

In this series, you’ll hear some of the most memorable speeches in history and have the opportunity to discuss their impact afterwards.