Speech CompositionF. S. Crofts & Company, 1937 - 385 pages |
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Page 71
... cause that would bear examination he was perfectly willing to have it spoken about . ( Applause . ) And when in Manchester I saw those huge placards , " Who is Henry Ward Beecher ? " ( laughter , cries of " quite right , " and applause ) ...
... cause that would bear examination he was perfectly willing to have it spoken about . ( Applause . ) And when in Manchester I saw those huge placards , " Who is Henry Ward Beecher ? " ( laughter , cries of " quite right , " and applause ) ...
Page 89
... cause they are sound and practical . Men do not fight and die because they cherish a cause as " practical , " but because they identify such a cause with conquest , leadership , wealth , patriot- ism , honor , or some other deep ...
... cause they are sound and practical . Men do not fight and die because they cherish a cause as " practical , " but because they identify such a cause with conquest , leadership , wealth , patriot- ism , honor , or some other deep ...
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... cause , or for our city , state , nation - what may be called our patriotic devotions . Men buy life insurance , save for Christmas gifts , sacrifice to educate their children , be- cause they are concerned for their family's welfare ...
... cause , or for our city , state , nation - what may be called our patriotic devotions . Men buy life insurance , save for Christmas gifts , sacrifice to educate their children , be- cause they are concerned for their family's welfare ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE | 3 |
THE SPEAKERS PERSONAL PROBLEMS | 9 |
THE SPEECH PURPOSE | 52 |
Copyright | |
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