Research Guides
Government Sources by Subject: Speeches
International
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1945-current. This database contains speeches and statements made to the UN General Assembly and UN Security Council as well as United Nations documents and publications. Some full text. Find documents indexed here in the Government Publications U.N. Stacks by their UN Document Number.
- Speeches - Singapore1993-1996. Speeches by the Prime Minister, Senior Minister and the leaders of other Ministries.
- Vital Speeches International
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2009-present. Contains speeches by the most influential leaders from around the world. Many of these leaders work for governmental organizations. - Vital Speeches of the Day
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1934-present. Contains speeches on political topics. Most speeches are by politicians and some international content is included. Also available in print.
United States
- Air Force SpeechesRemarks by Senior Leaders of the Air Force. Includes the annual State of the Air Force speech.
- Congressional RecordThe Congressional Record contains speeches made on the House and Senate Floors. This Sources by Subject page contains links to and about the Congressional Record.
- Public Papers of the Presidents1929-present (Incomplete). Contains speeches along with other statements, public messages, and correspondences published in chronological order. See the List of Items at the beginning of each volume, or the index for news conference dates and subject access.
- Senator Henry M. JacksonFind a list of Jackson's speeches held in the UW Libraries Special Collections and books containing speeches by Jackson held by the UW Libraries.
- U.S. Department of State DispatchContains major speeches, congressional testimony, and policy statements, along with fact sheets and other foreign policy information.
1990-1999 in print.
2000-2009 archived online.
2009-current available online.
Washington State
- Washington State GovernorSpeeches by the current WA state governor.
- Washington State Digital ArchivesFind speeches in archived websites of former governors, audio files of House, Senate, and city council meetings, and more.
Inaugural Address
President Obama's 2009 Inaugural Address.
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