Abraham Lincoln is often ranked as one of ... At just around 270 words, Lincoln’s speech took about three minutes to make, but it’s lived on ever since as a shining example of impactful ...

JAN. 9, 1961 John Kennedy’s first speech as president ... Kennedy’s manner of giving directives, however indirect or roundabout: “I was always fond of [Abraham] Lincoln’s goodbye to ...

Considered one of the nation's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln remains a tragic ... are two of his most revered speeches. Lincoln's story is remarkable in many ways, not least his rise ...