He closed his speech with the hope that the nation would come out of the war with greater unity than ever before.

VOA: special.2009.11.12

But it was his speech at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana that received the most attention.

VOA: special.2009.06.05

When Calhoun finished his speech to the Senate, southern lawmakers crowded around the old man, congratulating him.

VOA: special.2009.03.26

His speech to both houses of Congress followed a defeat last week for his Democratic Party.

VOA: special.2010.01.30

In his speech Wednesday night, President Obama said the idea is only one part of his plan and should not be used as an excuse.

VOA: special.2009.09.12

His speech cooled the debate that threatened a complete break between the North and South.

VOA: special.2009.04.02

After his speech, religious leaders demonstrated to call for Congress to act this year.

VOA: special.2010.07.03

But I never did." The 43rd president has been defending his record during his final days in office, and he did so again in his speech.

VOA: special.2009.01.17

Bryan ended his speech with a line that became famous during the campaign.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

He held a candle in one hand and his speech in the other.

VOA: special.2009.12.31

His friend advised Clay to rest and make his speech later.

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He did not have much time to work on his speech.

VOA: special.2009.11.12

At the end of his speech, President Johnson surprised the nation.

VOA: special.2009.08.30

In his speech the president did not announce any new proposals.

VOA: special.2010.07.03

His speech was an appeal to both sides in the dispute.

VOA: special.2009.04.02

Harrison thanked him, but said he already had written his speech.

VOA: special.2009.01.29

He said he feared his speech had been a failure.

VOA: special.2009.11.12

Lincoln did not have much time to prepare his speech.

VOA: special.2009.11.05

Calhoun was too weak to read his speech.

VOA: special.2009.03.26