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How to Make a Speech

This book offers practical advice and techniques for preparing and presenting speeches, including tips on structuring content, engaging the audience, and overcoming nervousness. more

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Steve Allen
Steve Allen

Steve Allen was an American television personality, comedian, musician, and writer. He is renowned for hosting two iconic game shows, 'The Steve Allen Show' and 'The Tonight Show Starring Steve Allen', during the 1950s and 1960s. Allen was a versatile entertainer who also had a career as a radio personality and a stand-up comedian. more

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“On 17th July there came to us at Potsdam the eagerly-awaited news of the trial of the atomic bomb in the [New] Mexican desert. Success beyond all dreams crowded this sombre, magnificent venture of our American allies. The detailed reports ... could leave no doubt in the minds of the very few who were informed, that we were in the presence of a new factor in human affairs, and possessed of powers which were irresistible.”

“One might be led to question whether the scientists acted wisely in presenting the statesmen of the world with this appalling problem. Actually there was no choice. Once basic knowledge is acquired, any attempt at preventing its fruition would be as futile as hoping to stop the earth from revolving around the sun.”

“Suddenly, there was an enormous flash of light, the brightest light I have ever seen or that I think anyone has ever seen. It blasted; it pounced; it bored its way into you. It was a vision which was seen with more than the eye. It was seen to last forever. You would wish it would stop; altogether it lasted about two seconds.”