20 Greatest Speakers Who Shaped History
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: George Pacheco
From world leaders to activists, we're diving into the most powerful and influential public speakers in history. Join us as we explore the voices that shaped nations, sparked movements, and changed the course of human events through the sheer power of their words. Our countdown features legendary orators like Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, and many more who captivated audiences with their remarkable speaking abilities and left an indelible mark on history! Who do you think is the best speaker in history? Let us know in the comments.
- #20: Barack Obama
- #19: Leon Trotsky
- #18: Demosthenes[b]
- #17: Charles de Gaulle
- #16: Susan B. Anthony
- #15: Chief Joseph
- #14: Harvey Milk
- #13: Maya Angelou [d]
- #12: Abraham Lincoln
- #11: Mahatma Gandhi
- #10: Marcus Tullius Cicero[e]
- #9: Margaret Thatcher
- #8: Ronald Reagan
- #7: Nelson Mandela
- #6: Franklin D. Roosevelt
- #5: Socrates
- #4: Adolf Hitler
- #3: Martin Luther King, Jr.
- #2: John F. Kennedy
- #1: Winston Churchill
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