What makes a great speech?

28 May 2014

King George VI "In this grave hour" speech (3 September 1939)


This speech is important because it announces the entry into war against the Axis Powers of the United Kingdom and its Empire. The King is listened to by all his subjects. It is really important for the King personally because it is proof of his success in being able to control his speech impediment. Indeed, after weeks of work with Lionel Logue, an Australian speech therapist, he was able to control his stammer.

King George VI

The speech reaches out to every home. It shows that the King has confidence in his people and that the people can trust their king. He wants his message to give them courage. He wants them to be prepared, to remain calm, determined and united.

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