Research Guides: COMM 1315: Public Speaking: Special Occassion Speeches

Preparing for a Special Occassion Speech

The Best (and Funniest) Wedding Speech of All Time
Video of a bride's father delivering one heck of a speech.

Be the Best Best Man and Make a Stunning Speech! by Phillip Khan-Panni
Publication date: 2002
This book is a one-stop guide to being a really effective, all round, Best Man. Above all its purpose is to help you enjoy your role as Best Man and to make it an occasion that honors the groom and his chosen bride.
Toasts for All Occasions by Jeff Herman; Deborah Herman
Publication date: 1998
Gathers hundreds of toast samples that can be adapted for any toast for such occasions as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, business events, parties, and farewells.

George W. Bush Praises The 'Best Father' In Emotional Eulogy
Former President George W. Bush praised his dad, George H.W. Bush as "one of the best father's a son or daughter could have."
President Regean on Challenger Disaster
On January 28, 1986, President Ronald Reagan addresses the nation. Because there was a school teacher on board the Challenger and many school children watched the events, Reagan takes particular care to comfort young people. He seeks to console and find meaning in the tragic events.
Al Sharpton's Eulogy for Michael Jackson
On July 7, 2009, Al Sharpton delivers a eulogy for Michael Jackson. His rhetorical skills bring 11,000 listeners to their feet.

Films on Demand
Use this database to find videos (and transcripts) of informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches.

Vital Speeches of the Day
Full text copies of speeches from 1934 to the present.

Chris Pratt's 9 Rules Acceptance Speech | 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards
Chris Pratt accepts the 2018 MTV Generation Award and shares nine important tips for his fans to remember.
Matthew McConaughey winning Best Actor
Matthew McConaughey's acceptance speech at the 2014 Academy Awards.
Nelson Mandela: Congressional Gold Medal Acceptance Speech
In 1998 Nelson Mandela was honored by American leaders for his effort to promote racial equality in South Africa.

Great Speeches, Volume 30 : Michelle Obama, Seth Rogen, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Mike Pence by Films Media Group
Publication Date: 2017

This program features six speeches: Michelle Obama's 2016 DNC address, Seth Rogen's autism testimony, Barack Obama's "Farewell Address," Donald Trump's "First Inaugural Address," Ivanka Trump's 2016 RNC address, and Mike Pence's VP nomination acceptance speech.

Suggested Keywords

Wedding, Marriage, Speech, Toast, Salute, Oratory, Eulogy, Memorial, Nomination Acceptance, Award, Academy Award, Nobel Peace Prize

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