This program features speeches by several major orators of the modern political era, including Representative Barbara Jordan’s stunningly eloquent appeal for nonpartisan judgment at the Nixon impeachment hearings. Ronald Reagan shows why he was known as the Great Communicator in his 1981 inaugural address. Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo’s resounding keynote speech at the 1984 Democratic Convention, as well as an emotion-charged 1984 campaign speech by Jesse Jackson, are also included. (53 minutes)

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Part of the Series : Great American Speeches: 80 Years of Political Oratory

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