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The term is often used as a euphemism for "retirement speech," though it is broader in that it may include geographical or even biological conclusion. In the Classics, a term for a dignified and poetic farewell speech is apobaterion (ἀποβατήριον), standing opposed to the epibaterion, the corresponding speech made upon arrival. [1]
1964: "Bodies upon the gears" speech by American activist and a key member in the Berkeley Free Speech Movement, Mario Savio. 1965: The American Promise by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, urging the United States Congress to pass a voting rights act prohibiting discrimination in voting on account of race and color in wake of the Bloody Sunday.
Eisenhower's farewell address (sometimes referred to as "Eisenhower's farewell address to the nation" [1]) was the final public speech of Dwight D. Eisenhower as the 34th president of the United States, delivered in a television broadcast on January 17, 1961.
(WHTM) — Longtime Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey gave his farewell speech today. Casey conceded to Republican victor Dave McCormick in November after winning 6 out of his last 7 general elections.
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) gave his Senate farewell speech on Wednesday, during which he urged elected officials to prioritize unity in the face of stubborn partisanship. “My life’s work has ...
Pages in category "Farewell addresses" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. ... Farewell speech; A. Aaron Burr's farewell address; D.
After over four decades at the helm of Wheel of Fortune, Pat Sajak will take his final spin on Friday's episode of the game show. The 77-year-old beloved host bids an emotional farewell to viewers ...
Barack Obama's farewell address was the final public speech of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, delivered on January 10, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. EST. [1] [2] The farewell address was broadcast on various television and radio stations and livestreamed online by the White House. An estimated 24 million people watched the address ...