they captured the public’s attention
with the power of their words wording is
sloppy here welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’re counting down our picks for
the top 10 most powerful public speakers
in history little black boys and black
girls will be able to join hands with
little white boys and white girls as
sisters and brothers I have a dream
today
for this list will be ranking the most
influential historical personalities who
used their oratory talents for major
social change during their lives for
better or worse these medieval dinocras
the line on filthy I’m threatened Toby
in the jar and the hint on three gun
number 10 Mahatma Gandhi
it isn’t always wild gesticulations and
booming voices that grab a crowds
attention
case in point Mahatma Gandhi a leader
for Indian independence who was known
for his soft-spoken demeanor in policies
of non confrontational civil
disobedience or ahimsa to gain
independence we must prove worthy of it
one of Gandhi’s most famous speeches
quit India saw the leader call upon
Indians to utilize passive resistance
against British occupation of the
country and declined to participate in
World War two this practice involved
boycotts of British products including
governments cooling while Gandhi himself
went on fasts and hunger strikes which
often left him severely weakened that’s
why I have so much tolerance for the
other scoundrels of the West
nevertheless Gandhi caused significant
social change by backing up his
compelling speeches with actions making
him an enduring figure in historical
public speaking all that has happened is
that I’ve grown a little thinner number
nine Marcus Tullius Cicero ancient Rome
a legendary Empire held itself as the
pinnacle of government and culture and
in turn influenced Western civilization
the texts from this era that survived
give an idea of the compelling arguments
used by preeminent figures of the day
one of these was order Marcus Tullius
Cicero we are all of us
imperfect in our way he was taught in
both Latin and Greek meaning he learned
from yet another important culture which
had great speakers like the first
citizen of Athens himself Pericles it
was that grasp on language that allowed
Cicero to translate much of Greece’s
rhetoric into Latin it always comes to
this Cicero was also involved in
government and law where he utilized
rhetoric to convince all who listened of
his arguments including the generations
of politicians lawyers and public
figures who study his work today the
words of Cicero powerfully relevant 2077
years later number eight Margaret
Thatcher the history and the destiny of
our countries have been and always will
be inextricably intertwined early in her
career Thatcher was quoted as saying
quote I don’t think there will be a
woman Prime Minister in my lifetime but
she was obviously proven wrong taking
office in May of 1979 Thatcher was
quickly nicknamed the Iron Lady they’re
welcome to call me what they like if
they believe that we should ignore the
buildup of Russian military strength
Thatcher was the first woman to be
British Prime Minister and also held the
position the longest out of anyone in
the twentieth century
Thatcher’s longevity as PM is in part
thanks to her controversial and
unyielding style of speech and
leadership when evil has to be overcome
then Britain will take up on indeed
public opinion of Thatcher’s policies on
deregulation labor and privatization of
businesses was so strong that her
influence continues to be felt today
both in Britain and around the world
well there is disco
may we bring home where that is ever may
we bring truth number seven Ronald
Reagan I know it’s hard to understand
but sometimes painful things like this
happen it’s all part of the process of
exploration and discovery the 40th
President of the United States may have
first found fame as an actor I won’t
take charity but his legacy is America’s
commander in chief earned him the
nickname the Great Communicator this
moniker was merited in part thanks to
Reagan’s ability to connect with an
audience during his speeches mr.
Gorbachev tear down this wall
this was largely due to the perception
that the former president came across as
sincere simple and honest using terms
people could understand but also being
succinct and quotable the country may
not have always agreed with Reagan’s
policies but they almost always paid
attention whenever he took the podium
for a speech but if history teaches
anything it teaches the simple-minded
appeasement or wishful thinking about
our adversaries is folly number six
Nelson Mandela poverty is not natural it
is man-made and it can be overcome and
eradicated by the actions of your Nunda
Nelson Mandela gave a speech in 1964
while on trial in apartheid South Africa
that remains one of the most important
and iconic addresses of the 20th century
I am a convicted thief serving five
years speaking for three hours this
activist used the power of the spoken
word to resonate with his supporters and
to challenge those who had put him on
trial
Mandela stressed that he was willing to
die for his ideals of a democratic South
Africa and it was this passionate belief
behind his words that made Mandela a
hero to many around the world the walk
to freedom and equality seems a lot
still to be a long one I have the some
have criticized Mandela switched to
armed protest with the spear of the
nation after first espousing peaceful
nonviolent solutions the leaders legacy
remains firmly
inched within the culture of South
Africa if I cannot change when
circumstances demand it how can I expect
others to number five Franklin D
Roosevelt Roosevelt’s public speaking
style is perfectly encapsulated by the
fireside chats a series of radio
broadcasts that he used to discuss
directly with the American people such
issues as unemployment finance and the
costs of fighting a war overseas these
chats led the United States through both
the Great Depression and World War two
during his tenure as president
hostilities exist
it was the perceived intimacy of these
chats that likely led to Roosevelt’s
popularity among his supporters as they
served as a comforting presence during
times of troubling uncertainty and
danger the only thing we have to fear is
fear itself
his presence and assurance were
especially needed following the attack
on Pearl Harbor in 1941 in under 8
minutes he gave what is known as the
infamy speech convincing almost everyone
that it was time to proclaim war number
4 Adolf Hitler I reach out to Zion and
he picked oak right
the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi
movement continues to be a chilling
reminder of how powerful a zealous
Oratory presence can be in persuading to
population indeed Hitler made over 5,000
speeches in his lifetime and was
instrumental in one of the most
deplorable periods in history through an
almost supernatural ability to tap into
the fears and prejudices of an entire
nation are they Jonathan Byrd time macam
I ain’t even built a char charisma and
presence were just two of the
ingredients needed to spark the powder
keg that became World War two Germany
I’m filming a provisional Rajesh
government’s
I will be in charge of the police
general ludendorf with in charge of the
army however it was also Hitler’s
ability to find the right things to say
at the right times that managed to
strike at the hearts of German citizens
pierced a face to summon him Bundestag
plans for the mission faced some extent
to these expunged
number three Martin Luther King jr. I
have a dream that one day this nation
will rise up live out the true meaning
of its Creed Martin Luther King Jr’s
talent and knowledge and public speaking
made him more than just an icon of the
civil rights movement that included
other powerful speakers like Malcolm X
but I don’t believe in forcing my desire
for brotherhood upon those who aren’t
willing to accept it dr. King’s iconic
status as an order is due not only to
the passion of the words he chose but
also the manner with which they were
delivered like the true preacher he was
King always appeared confident at the
podium and spoke with a relaxed cadence
that seemed to put audiences at ease
because no lie can live forever yes yeah
I learn not long add to this the fact
that King increased that impression of
genuineness by rarely referencing his
prepared materials during famous moments
like his I have a dream speech and you
have a recipe for one of history’s
finest public speakers because I have a
dream my four little children will one
day live in a nation where they will not
be judged by the color of our skin but
by the content of their character I have
a dream to be number two John F Kennedy
let all our neighbors know that we shall
join with them to oppose aggression or
subversion anywhere in the American
American presidents are often placed
front and center as some of history’s
greatest public speakers John Fitzgerald
Kennedy may not have served as his
nation’s president for long but in his
almost three years in office he managed
to make a lasting impact
the country a significance that still
resonates today we preach freedom around
the world and we mean it and we cherish
our freedom here at home this was not
only due to Kennedy’s youthful demeanor
and natural body language but also in
his ability to use the tone and volume
of his voice in a constructive way to
strengthen his message
JFK utilized all of these skills to make
famous speeches like his 1961 inaugural
address the energy the faith the
devotion and his Moon speech at Rice
University
a year later both of which became
milestones of his short but memorable
presidency and therefore as we set sail
we ask God’s blessing on the most
hazardous and dangerous and greatest
adventure on which man has ever embarked
thank you before we name our most
impactful public speaker here are some
honorable mentions abolishing slavery by
constitutional provision settles the
Fate for all coming time rather than go
out and do something positive there are
people within every group who look at
those who have accomplished something
and said therein criticize we use
recursion
yep achieve achieve casada use daily
boutique number one Winston Churchill
public speaking can leave some people
absolutely petrified and this fear can
afflict even the most talented orders
like former British Prime Minister
Winston Churchill it possible they do
not realize that we shall never cease to
persevere against them until they have
been taught a lesson which they and the
world will never forget he conquered his
fear through dedicated practice and
became p.m. in the thick of World War
two his first speech in the position
positively inspired British Parliament
then before the Battle of Britain
Churchill roused troops for their fight
against Nazi Germany aligning himself
with them and motivating them well with
Germany will come and we will need a
king we can all stand behind United
Churchill carefully chose every word for
his speeches meticulously editing and
making sure to maximize their impact on
his audience he was obviously success
and as a result Churchill solidified his
position as one of history’s master
orders but in the days to come the
British and American people will for
their own safety and for the good of all
walk together in majesty
injustice and envy do you agree with our
list which speaker do you think has had
the most influence over an audience the
American people did not choose this
fight it came to our shores for more
powerful top 10s published every day be
sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
they’re welcome to call me what they
like if they believe that we should
ignore the buildup of Russian military
strength
you
with the power of their words wording is
sloppy here welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’re counting down our picks for
the top 10 most powerful public speakers
in history little black boys and black
girls will be able to join hands with
little white boys and white girls as
sisters and brothers I have a dream
today
for this list will be ranking the most
influential historical personalities who
used their oratory talents for major
social change during their lives for
better or worse these medieval dinocras
the line on filthy I’m threatened Toby
in the jar and the hint on three gun
number 10 Mahatma Gandhi
it isn’t always wild gesticulations and
booming voices that grab a crowds
attention
case in point Mahatma Gandhi a leader
for Indian independence who was known
for his soft-spoken demeanor in policies
of non confrontational civil
disobedience or ahimsa to gain
independence we must prove worthy of it
one of Gandhi’s most famous speeches
quit India saw the leader call upon
Indians to utilize passive resistance
against British occupation of the
country and declined to participate in
World War two this practice involved
boycotts of British products including
governments cooling while Gandhi himself
went on fasts and hunger strikes which
often left him severely weakened that’s
why I have so much tolerance for the
other scoundrels of the West
nevertheless Gandhi caused significant
social change by backing up his
compelling speeches with actions making
him an enduring figure in historical
public speaking all that has happened is
that I’ve grown a little thinner number
nine Marcus Tullius Cicero ancient Rome
a legendary Empire held itself as the
pinnacle of government and culture and
in turn influenced Western civilization
the texts from this era that survived
give an idea of the compelling arguments
used by preeminent figures of the day
one of these was order Marcus Tullius
Cicero we are all of us
imperfect in our way he was taught in
both Latin and Greek meaning he learned
from yet another important culture which
had great speakers like the first
citizen of Athens himself Pericles it
was that grasp on language that allowed
Cicero to translate much of Greece’s
rhetoric into Latin it always comes to
this Cicero was also involved in
government and law where he utilized
rhetoric to convince all who listened of
his arguments including the generations
of politicians lawyers and public
figures who study his work today the
words of Cicero powerfully relevant 2077
years later number eight Margaret
Thatcher the history and the destiny of
our countries have been and always will
be inextricably intertwined early in her
career Thatcher was quoted as saying
quote I don’t think there will be a
woman Prime Minister in my lifetime but
she was obviously proven wrong taking
office in May of 1979 Thatcher was
quickly nicknamed the Iron Lady they’re
welcome to call me what they like if
they believe that we should ignore the
buildup of Russian military strength
Thatcher was the first woman to be
British Prime Minister and also held the
position the longest out of anyone in
the twentieth century
Thatcher’s longevity as PM is in part
thanks to her controversial and
unyielding style of speech and
leadership when evil has to be overcome
then Britain will take up on indeed
public opinion of Thatcher’s policies on
deregulation labor and privatization of
businesses was so strong that her
influence continues to be felt today
both in Britain and around the world
well there is disco
may we bring home where that is ever may
we bring truth number seven Ronald
Reagan I know it’s hard to understand
but sometimes painful things like this
happen it’s all part of the process of
exploration and discovery the 40th
President of the United States may have
first found fame as an actor I won’t
take charity but his legacy is America’s
commander in chief earned him the
nickname the Great Communicator this
moniker was merited in part thanks to
Reagan’s ability to connect with an
audience during his speeches mr.
Gorbachev tear down this wall
this was largely due to the perception
that the former president came across as
sincere simple and honest using terms
people could understand but also being
succinct and quotable the country may
not have always agreed with Reagan’s
policies but they almost always paid
attention whenever he took the podium
for a speech but if history teaches
anything it teaches the simple-minded
appeasement or wishful thinking about
our adversaries is folly number six
Nelson Mandela poverty is not natural it
is man-made and it can be overcome and
eradicated by the actions of your Nunda
Nelson Mandela gave a speech in 1964
while on trial in apartheid South Africa
that remains one of the most important
and iconic addresses of the 20th century
I am a convicted thief serving five
years speaking for three hours this
activist used the power of the spoken
word to resonate with his supporters and
to challenge those who had put him on
trial
Mandela stressed that he was willing to
die for his ideals of a democratic South
Africa and it was this passionate belief
behind his words that made Mandela a
hero to many around the world the walk
to freedom and equality seems a lot
still to be a long one I have the some
have criticized Mandela switched to
armed protest with the spear of the
nation after first espousing peaceful
nonviolent solutions the leaders legacy
remains firmly
inched within the culture of South
Africa if I cannot change when
circumstances demand it how can I expect
others to number five Franklin D
Roosevelt Roosevelt’s public speaking
style is perfectly encapsulated by the
fireside chats a series of radio
broadcasts that he used to discuss
directly with the American people such
issues as unemployment finance and the
costs of fighting a war overseas these
chats led the United States through both
the Great Depression and World War two
during his tenure as president
hostilities exist
it was the perceived intimacy of these
chats that likely led to Roosevelt’s
popularity among his supporters as they
served as a comforting presence during
times of troubling uncertainty and
danger the only thing we have to fear is
fear itself
his presence and assurance were
especially needed following the attack
on Pearl Harbor in 1941 in under 8
minutes he gave what is known as the
infamy speech convincing almost everyone
that it was time to proclaim war number
4 Adolf Hitler I reach out to Zion and
he picked oak right
the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi
movement continues to be a chilling
reminder of how powerful a zealous
Oratory presence can be in persuading to
population indeed Hitler made over 5,000
speeches in his lifetime and was
instrumental in one of the most
deplorable periods in history through an
almost supernatural ability to tap into
the fears and prejudices of an entire
nation are they Jonathan Byrd time macam
I ain’t even built a char charisma and
presence were just two of the
ingredients needed to spark the powder
keg that became World War two Germany
I’m filming a provisional Rajesh
government’s
I will be in charge of the police
general ludendorf with in charge of the
army however it was also Hitler’s
ability to find the right things to say
at the right times that managed to
strike at the hearts of German citizens
pierced a face to summon him Bundestag
plans for the mission faced some extent
to these expunged
number three Martin Luther King jr. I
have a dream that one day this nation
will rise up live out the true meaning
of its Creed Martin Luther King Jr’s
talent and knowledge and public speaking
made him more than just an icon of the
civil rights movement that included
other powerful speakers like Malcolm X
but I don’t believe in forcing my desire
for brotherhood upon those who aren’t
willing to accept it dr. King’s iconic
status as an order is due not only to
the passion of the words he chose but
also the manner with which they were
delivered like the true preacher he was
King always appeared confident at the
podium and spoke with a relaxed cadence
that seemed to put audiences at ease
because no lie can live forever yes yeah
I learn not long add to this the fact
that King increased that impression of
genuineness by rarely referencing his
prepared materials during famous moments
like his I have a dream speech and you
have a recipe for one of history’s
finest public speakers because I have a
dream my four little children will one
day live in a nation where they will not
be judged by the color of our skin but
by the content of their character I have
a dream to be number two John F Kennedy
let all our neighbors know that we shall
join with them to oppose aggression or
subversion anywhere in the American
American presidents are often placed
front and center as some of history’s
greatest public speakers John Fitzgerald
Kennedy may not have served as his
nation’s president for long but in his
almost three years in office he managed
to make a lasting impact
the country a significance that still
resonates today we preach freedom around
the world and we mean it and we cherish
our freedom here at home this was not
only due to Kennedy’s youthful demeanor
and natural body language but also in
his ability to use the tone and volume
of his voice in a constructive way to
strengthen his message
JFK utilized all of these skills to make
famous speeches like his 1961 inaugural
address the energy the faith the
devotion and his Moon speech at Rice
University
a year later both of which became
milestones of his short but memorable
presidency and therefore as we set sail
we ask God’s blessing on the most
hazardous and dangerous and greatest
adventure on which man has ever embarked
thank you before we name our most
impactful public speaker here are some
honorable mentions abolishing slavery by
constitutional provision settles the
Fate for all coming time rather than go
out and do something positive there are
people within every group who look at
those who have accomplished something
and said therein criticize we use
recursion
yep achieve achieve casada use daily
boutique number one Winston Churchill
public speaking can leave some people
absolutely petrified and this fear can
afflict even the most talented orders
like former British Prime Minister
Winston Churchill it possible they do
not realize that we shall never cease to
persevere against them until they have
been taught a lesson which they and the
world will never forget he conquered his
fear through dedicated practice and
became p.m. in the thick of World War
two his first speech in the position
positively inspired British Parliament
then before the Battle of Britain
Churchill roused troops for their fight
against Nazi Germany aligning himself
with them and motivating them well with
Germany will come and we will need a
king we can all stand behind United
Churchill carefully chose every word for
his speeches meticulously editing and
making sure to maximize their impact on
his audience he was obviously success
and as a result Churchill solidified his
position as one of history’s master
orders but in the days to come the
British and American people will for
their own safety and for the good of all
walk together in majesty
injustice and envy do you agree with our
list which speaker do you think has had
the most influence over an audience the
American people did not choose this
fight it came to our shores for more
powerful top 10s published every day be
sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
they’re welcome to call me what they
like if they believe that we should
ignore the buildup of Russian military
strength
you
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