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10 of the Best Poems about Courage and Bravery

By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University)

Poetry can be inspirational and motivational, and perhaps this is most apparent when poets are addressing the topic of bravery, courage, and the need to face one’s fears and stand up.

Throughout the centuries, poets have written memorably about both individual acts of courage and the collective bravery people have marshalled when facing extreme oppression or discrimination, and the following selection of some of the best poems about bravery of various kinds is designed to offer a snapshot of some of the greatest poetic examples of this theme.

1. Alfred, Lord Tennyson, ‘ Ulysses ’.

It may be that the gulfs will wash us down: It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, And see the great Achilles, whom we knew. Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and tho’ We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

In this classic dramatic monologue, the ageing Ulysses (i.e., Odysseus) prepares to leave his home of Ithaca and sail off into the sunset on one last adventure. Is he old and deluded, a man who cannot just accept he’s past it? Or is he a bold and brave adventurer whose persistence we should admire? Readers are often divided on that issue …

2. Emily Dickinson, ‘ To Fight Aloud, Is Very Brave ’.

To fight aloud, is very brave – But gallanter, I know Who charge within the bosom The Cavalry of Woe –

Who win, and nations do not see – Who fall – and none observe – Whose dying eyes, no Country Regards with patriot love …

Many battles take place not out there in the field of conflict but inside the human heart (and mind). This is what Dickinson (1830-86) refers to as the fight ‘within the bosom’ against the ‘Cavalry of Woe’. When individuals win their victories against their own private demons, no nations observe that victory, but it matters to the person who has conquered their fears.

3. William Ernest Henley, ‘ Invictus ’.

In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed …

Clint Eastwood’s 2009 film about the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa is named after this poem, and for good reason: Nelson Mandela recited the poem to his fellow prisoners while he was incarcerated on Robben Island. ‘Invictus’ was partly inspired by Henley’s own struggles as an invalid (he lost a leg when young) and his determination to remain ‘bloody but unbowed’.

The poem introduced a couple of famous phrases into the language: ‘bloody, but unbowed’, and the final two lines: ‘I am the master of my fate: / I am the captain of my soul.’

4. A. E. Housman, ‘ Lancer ’.

I ’listed at home for a lancer, Oh who would not sleep with the brave? I ’listed at home for a lancer To ride on a horse to my grave.

And over the seas we were bidden A country to take and to keep; And far with the brave I have ridden, And now with the brave I shall sleep …

Taken from Housman’s second collection, Last Poems (1922), this poem is perfectly poised between the hopeful ambitions of the young lad who enlists to be a lancer in the army and the fate that awaits so many young men who find themselves in the field of battle.

The word ‘sleep’ in ‘sleep with the brave’ hovers between its literal meaning (while also carrying a suggestion of ‘sharing a bed’ romantically with someone) and its darker meaning, summoning what Hamlet calls ‘that sleep of death’.

5. Rudyard Kipling, ‘ If— ’.

If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise …

Stoicism looms large in Kipling’s famous poem – that is, the acknowledgment that, whilst you cannot always prevent bad things from happening to you, you can deal with them in a good way.

This is summed up well in the reference to meeting with triumph and disaster and ‘treat[ing] those two impostors just the same’ – in other words, be magnanimous in victory and success (don’t gloat or crow about it) and be dignified and noble in defeat or times of trouble (don’t moan or throw your toys out of the pram).

6. Edgar Albert Guest, ‘ Don’t Quit ’.

The British-born American poet Edgar Albert Guest (1881-1959) became known as the People’s Poet, and this poem, written in a clear and direct manner, is a fine example of how he acquired such an epithet. The title of this poem says it all: no matter how tough things get, no matter how uphill the struggle may be, we should keep going and not quit.

7. Siegfried Sassoon, ‘ The Hero ’.

The First World War wasn’t the most heroic of wars, although many individual acts of bravery were witnessed. In this angry poem, Sassoon tells it how it is: Jack was just an ordinary young lad who tried his best to avoid being killed in the war, but back home, his grieving mother has to tell herself the lie that her boy was brave – was, indeed, a hero.

8. William Empson, ‘ Success ’.

Many poems by the modern metaphysical poet and critic William Empson (1906-84) are about fear and the need to acknowledge it without allowing it to control us. Courage is an idea that runs through much of his slim oeuvre, and this fine villanelle – a form which Empson made his own in the late 1920s and 1930s – offers a taut, powerful account of the disappearance of ‘torment’ and ‘fear’ from one’s life.

9. Audre Lorde, ‘ A Litany for Survival ’.

Many of the most powerful poems about courage and bravery are themselves courageous because they don’t shy away from facing the fear which is a feature of many people’s lives. And Audre Lorde (1934-92), a self-described ‘Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet’, offers a powerful summary of the struggles faced by black Americans who have lived their lives afraid – a word that recurs again and again in this poem – because of the oppression and violence they have faced.

Despite all this, there is ‘triumph’ in the Civil Rights movement and the victories it has won, thanks to African-American people facing their fears and bringing about real change.

10. Maya Angelou, ‘ Life Doesn’t Frighten Me ’.

We’re all going to fear something at some point in our lives – perhaps many things. This is a powerful poem about overcoming fear and not allowing it to master you, a declaration of self-belief and the importance of facing one’s fears.

Angelou lists a number of things, from barking dogs to grotesque fairy tales in the Mother Goose tradition, but comes back to her mantra: ‘Life doesn’t frighten me at all’. A rousing note on which to conclude our pick of the best poems about fears of various kinds.

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Courage is not the absence of fear. Courageous people do feel fear, but they are able to manage and overcome their fear so that it does not stop them taking action.

They often use the fear to ensure that they are not overly confident and that they take the appropriate actions.

How do they manage this? They have trained themselves to manage their emotional response to fear, so that they manage it rather than it managing them. This page sets out how you can learn to do this.

What is Courage?

Courage is a highly prized virtue, and many famous and respected people have spoken or written about it over the years. We probably all have an idea of what we mean by courage, or bravery as it is sometimes known.

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.

Nelson Mandela

Courageous people stand up against things that threaten them or the things or people that they care about. They take action in a way that is consistent with their values. Sometimes, however, the action required is not necessarily loud, but quiet and thoughtful.

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

Winston Churchill

The other view that is often taken of courage is that it requires the taking of genuine risk, but with thought.

Courage and being brave is not about blindly rushing in, but thinking about it and then doing it anyway if it is necessary.

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

T. S. Eliot

The Benefits of Courage

Acting courageously generally makes us feel good, because it involves mastering emotions.

The very fact that we celebrate courage so much tells us that it is a very human activity. Courage, in the sense of acting in a way that responds to risk appropriately, not over-confidently or in a cowardly way, will also help us to accomplish ‘good’ things.

Courage also helps us to act against those who threaten, or who act in a bad way. The Western world has traditionally revered bravery for itself; success is not necessary if courage is shown.

An Example of Courage

The celebration of bravery as an end in itself is seen in the celebration in the UK of Robert Falcon Scott, a man who not only failed in his mission to get to the South Pole first, but died on the way back, along with three of his team.

Spectacular failure, but unmistakeable courage: he (and they) knew the risks, yet chose to go ahead with their expedition anyway.

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Courage Governs and Overcomes Fear and Overconfidence

Fear and overconfidence are generally viewed as undesirable emotions. They make us feel bad, either at the time or afterwards.

Fear, like many emotions, is closely linked to survival.

We are afraid of things that threaten our survival, and our reaction is governed by an adrenaline response (which usually means that we are driven to ‘fight’ or ‘flight’). The physical effects of adrenaline include cold, clammy skin, as the blood is withdrawn to the vital organs to enable you to run away fast, the sensation of ‘butterflies’ in the stomach, shivering or trembling, and even chattering teeth.

Being afraid tells you when you are concerned that you may not survive something. However, as our page on Managing Emotions points out, your emotional response may not be rational. It is almost certainly linked to memory, perhaps a past experience, or something you may have read.

Questions to ask yourself to bring courage into play include:

What am I actually afraid of? Is it the right thing to be afraid of? Should I be this afraid of it – or rationally, should I be less or more afraid?

What harm can this thing actually do to me or others?

What are the things that could happen as a result of my actions and/or inactions?

What is the worst that could happen has a result of my actions and/or inactions?

What are the risks to me and to others?

Courage gives us the strength to evaluate an emotional response (fear) and act rationally and rightly.

Over-Confidence

Confidence is good.

Confidence gives us the power to act on our convictions, have faith in ourselves or in others, and take action. Over-confidence however, means that we may be too ready to take action, and take unnecessary risks.

Over-confidence is harder to identify than fear, because it’s a very positive feeling. Confidence feels good, and so does over-confidence. We don’t feel afraid, because we have not properly evaluated the risks.

To help to identify and overcome over-confidence, questions to ask yourself include:

What do I believe I can achieve?
How will what I do make a difference?
How do I know that my actions will have an effect? How can I be sure that they will not do any harm?

Answering these questions rationally, and not with bravado, will help you to evaluate whether you are feeling rightly confident, or over-confident.

Fear and Over-Confidence are Two Sides of the Same Coin.

It is important to know whether you tend to suffer from fear or over-confidence, so that you can work on how to overcome that weakness, ensuring that you act courageously, and not either be overcome by your fears or take unnecessary risks because of over-confidence.

Developing Courage, According to Aristotle

Aristotle suggested that those who tend towards fear should think through how they can practise greater confidence, and those who tend towards risky behaviour should consider how they can learn greater respect for the real risks and dangers of a situation.

“The man, then, who faces and who fears the right things and with the right aim, and in the right way and at the right time, and who feels confidence under the corresponding conditions, is brave.”

Aristotle, (1115b15-19) NE III.7

Finding a Balance

Showing courage, as opposed to either cowardice or cockiness/over-confidence, is all about finding the right balance, which means that you need to think it through beforehand.

Ultimately, perhaps the question to ask yourself is:

How will I feel when I look back on this? Will I feel that I have acted in accordance with my values?

If the answer to the question is that you will be comfortable that you have done what is right, and is consistent with your values, then that is a good way to act.

On the other hand, if you’re concerned that you will feel that you ‘ ran away ’ or ‘ were a bit reckless ’, then you might want to think about alternative actions.

Crucially, try not to let your emotions, whether fear or over-confidence, get the better of you, but think rationally about what you want to do, and what is the right thing to do in the situation.

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The Essence of Bravery – A Captain’s Speech to Inspire the Fearless Warrior

A Moment of Valor

As the dawn breaks and the horizon beckons with challenges unknown, there comes a moment in every soldier’s life where courage must outweigh fear, where the call of duty transcends personal safety. This blog post captures such a moment – an army captain’s speech to their troops, brimming with valor and inspiration, on the eve of a significant battle.

The Speech that Echoed Courage

“Men and women of valor, today we stand on the precipice of a battle that will echo through history. Remember the words of General Patton, ‘Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.’ Our courage today is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

We march not merely as soldiers, but as guardians of our values, our families, and our nations. General MacArthur once said, ‘Duty, Honor, Country — those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.’ Today, we embody these words, not just in our uniforms, but in our resolve.

As we step into the unknown, let’s carry the spirit of General Eisenhower’s wisdom: ‘History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.’ We are neither. We are the strong, the brave, the determined.

Stand shoulder to shoulder, comrades. Let our unity be our strength, and our bravery our guide. We fight not for glory, but for a better world. A world where peace and freedom reign. Let’s make history. Forward, to victory!”

Reflections on Bravery and Leadership

In this speech, we find profound insights and an unwavering spirit of leadership. It’s a reminder of the proverb, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity” – Sun Tzu. The captain’s words not only serve to embolden the hearts of the soldiers but also echo the timeless virtues of bravery, unity, and selflessness.

The call to duty and honor, as emphasized by great military leaders, resonates deeply with each of us. It’s a testament to the enduring human spirit, a spirit that seeks to overcome adversity with courage and resilience.

The Takeaway for Our Everyday Battles

While few of us will face the trials of a battlefield, the essence of this speech transcends the context of war. In our everyday battles, be they personal or professional, we can draw inspiration from this captain’s rallying cry. We are reminded that courage is not the absence of fear but the conquest over it, and that in unity lies our greatest strength.

In closing, let this speech be a beacon for all who seek inspiration in times of uncertainty. As Aristotle once said, “You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.” Let us all strive to embody this courage in our daily lives.

This speech, a blend of historical wisdom and the timeless virtues of bravery and unity, serves as a powerful reminder of the strength that lies within each of us to face our battles with courage and determination.

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Courage is a trait shown by many people throughout the scriptures: Esther as she prepared to go before the king and plead for her people to be saved, Daniel as he continued to worship God even though he would be thrown in the lion’s den, and the early pioneers as they left their homes and comforts to gather in an unknown land. We are also invited to “be strong and of a good courage” ( Joshua 1:9 ). But the concept of courage is not confined to great conflicts alone. It also exists on a personal scale as the courage to confront weaknesses, strive for spiritual refinement, and exemplify Christlike love and compassion in daily life.

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What Is Bravery?

Sarah kathleen peck reminds us: "in order to do something new, you often have to let go of something old, get started, and another advice on fueling your own courage.".

Bravery is showing up.

Bravery is saying what you believe in. Out loud. To the people who need to hear it. Even if that person is you.

It's having honest communication with your self, your teams, your communities.

Bravery is saying no when you know you need to. It's saying no to the wrong things so that you can say yes to the right things.

Bravery is having the courage to quit when you know you're on the wrong track, even if hundreds of thousands of people are headed in one direction. It's knowing when the path you are on isn't the one for you. It's taking that scary leap, swimming upstream, or wandering down unfamiliar trails.

Bravery isn’t fun, macho, or full of gusto. It’s not always done in one big sweep.

Bravery is all the heroes in Boston, visible and invisible, local and global. Bravery is having the courage to stand out on social media and remind people to collect the dots, not connect them too early.

Bravery is saying something different and showing empathy for our peers around the world. It's not jumping to conclusions too quickly. It's remembering what we stand for and believing in the best of us.

Sometimes bravery is remarkable, unfathomable courage by the youngest and oldest of human souls who rush forward to help everyone and put their lives on the line to save others. The runners in Boston who kept running to the hospital to donate blood were Remarkable. Beautiful. Stunning. Incredible.

Other times bravery is calm, methodical. Sometimes it looks quite peaceful. Sometimes it's shaking off the noise and clamor and distraction and realizing with simple focus that your next steps require you to take those steps and walking forward is the best and happiest way forward.

Bravery might not be visible to anyone else at the time that you're being brave. Bravery might be broadcast on national television (but that's not the point).

It's showing up, little by little.

It's putting yourself out there, even if "out there" is pushing past your own mental barriers.

It's deciding that now is a better time than later.

Bravery is bravery, even if it doesn't look that remarkable to anyone else. You are still brave.

It's continuing to press on, even when your stomach drops in fear, your hands shake in nerves, and you collect sweat in your armpits faster than fog droplets in a San Francisco "summer" day. It's taking a step forward in the midst of whirlwind gusts of wind and shouting into the windstorm, I've got this, dammit! I'm still going to do it! I have to!

My soul tells me I have to do this, and I have to listen.

Start small. (It's okay to start with a bang, too, but small is still very brave). Watch for the mental overwhelm, and give yourself kindness and space to freak the heck out (although maybe not publicly just yet).

Be very kind to yourself. And also, remember, in your quest for bravery:

In order to do something new, you often have to let go of something old.
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Bravery doesn't always feel like bravery.
It can feel like whirl-wind, mind-bending, all-changing upset, filled with unpredictable whims and whammies, stomach upset and nervous twitters, body aches, starts and stops, trial and error, and a whole lot of messy.
Sometimes bravery feels nauseating, overwhelming, scary, and downright hard. It's still brave.

A little insider's story--my story:

When I opened the doors and launched my writing class last week, I was terrified. This was my brain:

What if I wasn't ready? What if no one showed up? What if nothing worked? What if this dream of mine, that I've been working and crafting and creating for so many months past, resulting in a big giant internet wall of silence? Tweet It!

Intellectually, I know that I can do this. I've been ready to do this for years. I've taught workshop after workshop and coached folks for years. I have a chart on my wall of the things I'm leaning towards this year, and the one big thing not lined up for the longest time was creating a course for writers . I can't confess to understanding all of the reasons that I've avoided doing it, but I can speculate.

It means so much to me.

I knew deep down that I would do it even if only one person showed up. I would do it even if no one paid me the first time, and I would keep honing my chops and my offerings until I found the right fit.

That still doesn't mean I'm not incredibly terrified. I get scared! Scared SHITLESS. My brain, many weeks ago:

What if no one shows up? What if I'm a terrible teacher? What if I can't get it all done? What if it doesn't work? WHAT IF NOT ONE PERSON SHOWS UP? What it I can't do it on top of the work I'm already doing? What if this isn't what I'm meant to do? WHAT IF, WHAT IF, WHAT IF EVERYTHING??? WHAT IF IT'S ALL JUST WRONG? So scream the fear-monster voices in my head. Yes. They are there. I have them. Tweet It!

When you get close to your dreams, fear can rage like a giant monster. Every thing that could go wrong seems to loom large. The website broke. I stayed up all night, nervous about prepping the materials. Funky characters showed up across my website. More things went wrong. Before launching the program, I waited for months. I studied stacks and stacks of books, compressing more knowledge into the course documents in order to make it even better. I stalled. And then stalled some more. I thought about not doing it at all. I almost said to myself, "Nah, one wants this. It's not worth trying."

And then someone thanked me. People went out of their way to reach out and tell me how excited they were. Several more people signed up. The class started filling up before I had all my ducks lined up and my posts ready to go. (I have so much more promotion I'm planning on!) In the form: "Yes. I've been waiting for this. This is exactly the class I want." and "I'm so excited I cannot WAIT until the 29th!" Tweet It!

Holy shit. I'm so excited. And thankful. This is going to be good.

Today, with the class more than half full already, I could laugh away those fears and pretend with a big shiny smile that everything is all and well, but it's not the truth. I'm scared, too. The fear monsters hit everyone. I don't know all the answers. But I do love writing!

I've learned, slowly, over and over again, that the scariest part of doing anything is not doing it and wallowing in thought.

And wrapping your thoughts around all those fears? That's a scary space.

Be brave. Get started.

The best way to do anything is to do it. If you're afraid of starting, make it smaller and simpler. Want to have a conversation with your boss about something you're frustrated about? Don't write a big report or delay on it. Write a quick, simple email that says: "I've got a couple of items I'd really like to talk to you about--including a couple of frustrations I'd like to work through. When's the best time to chat, and is there a format that's easiest for you?" Do it as soon as you know that you have to have this conversation. Stop by and say what you think. Look for solutions.

And be brave. I know it's terrifying, I know it's not easy, and I go through it all the time.

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90. Plato’s Dialogue Laches, What is Bravery?, Part II

What is Bravery?

In an age of feckless leadership in the West, we need to go back to the 20th century to find examples of leaders, such as Winston Churchill, who exemplified courage to an almost unknown degree today. And where did Churchill turn for his inspiration? To none other than the ancient Greeks. One reason could be that modern man emphasizes pragmatism, while the ancient Greeks emphasize virtue.

To get the context of this article, you should at least skim Post 89 , Part I, to understand the context and the speakers of this dialogue.

True to form, Laches represents a typical Platonic dialogue with the subject matter of a particular virtue debated by various interlocutors, each with a different skill level and perspective. In this case, the subject matter concerns the virtue of courage. As is typical in such a dialogue, propositions, arguments, and counterarguments are made to answer the question of the nature of virtue. Still, by the end of the dialogue, the question remains unanswered.

There are several reasons why Plato structures his dialogues as such, which I have discussed in previous articles. The most important one is that he wants to engage us, his audience, to stimulate our thinking on the matter. He is more interested in promoting sound and creative thinking than spoon-feeding us answers. With that, let’s dive into Part 2 of this dialogue.

Socrates Sets the Ground Rules

As the moderator of this discussion, Socrates gives a short speech at the beginning to set the ground rules and inform Laches and Nicias what the end goal is. Laches is the primary speaker, and Nicias is the secondary. As expected, Socrates was unsatisfied with the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of bravery. Instead, he is looking for the essence of the meaning. This inquiry aims to answer the question posed in Part 1 on whether or not teaching bravery should be a part of military education. But how can one answer that question unless one first knows what bravery is? By implication, if one understands the nature of bravery, the question still needs to be answered on whether this knowledge can be transmitted from one generation to another.

Now the questions that we attempted to consider a while ago—“Who have been our teachers in this sort of training? What other persons have we made better?”—are perhaps of a kind on which we might well examine ourselves: but I believe this other way of inquiring leads to the same thing, and will probably also start more from the beginning. For if we happen to know of such and such a thing that by being joined to another thing it makes this thing better, and further, if we are able to get the one joined to the other, we obviously know the thing itself on which we might be consulting as to how it might be best and most easily acquired. Now I daresay you do not grasp my meaning. Well, you will grasp it more easily in this way. If we happen to know that sight joined to eyes makes those eyes the better for it, and further if we are able to get it joined to eyes, we obviously know what this faculty of sight is, on which we might be consulting as to how it might be best and most easily acquired. For if we did not know first of all what sight or hearing is, we should hardly prove ourselves consultants or physicians of credit in the matter of eyes or ears, and the best way of acquiring sight and hearing. 189d-190b

Socrates directs the discussion to the real issue, which is larger than the idea of bravery. He first lays out an abstract argument, followed by a concrete example. His abstract argument is as follows: if we are to improve X by adding Y, we must know what Y is. In this case, X is the youth in military school, but what is Y? That’s easy. Y is the virtue of bravery—not really. This is where the discussion takes an unsurprising Socratic turn. After all, things are sometimes taken at face value in Socratic dialogues.1

Regarding Socrates’ concrete example, he uses the faculty of sight, which I can resonate with as an optometrist. If I didn’t know about optics, how could I improve someone’s vision with optical devices?

Then our first requisite is to know what goodness is? For surely, if we had no idea at all what virtue actually is, we could not possibly consult with anyone as to how he might best acquire it? 190 b-c

Socrates argues that bravery is a subset of “goodness.” So, we need to step back and understand goodness before doing anything else. I am already forwarding to dialogues like The Republic, where Plato discusses his famous theory of forms and the idea of the form of goodness, stating that goodness is the highest form. What is Goodness? Well, just like in his other dialogues discussing virtues, the answer in the Republic needs to be more conclusive. Does Plato have his theory of forms in mind when he is writing this Laches ? It isn’t easy to say. Plato tells us that the Good is the root of the other virtues. In other words, we should grasp the big picture here and not reduce bravery to merely mechanistic ideas teachable in a military academy.

Socrates goes on to say:

Let us not, therefore, my good friend, inquire forthwith about the whole of goodness, since that may well be too much for us; but let us first see if we are sufficiently provided with knowledge about some part of it. Then which of the parts of goodness shall we choose? Clearly, I think, that which the art of fighting in armor is supposed to promote; and that, of course, is generally supposed to be courage, is it not? 190c; 190d

I see some humor here when Socrates states that when we discuss courage, we need to understand goodness, but “that may well be too much for us,” so let’s reevaluate to just understanding a part of goodness, which is courage. This first appears like a circular argument or even a tautology; still, I think that Socrates is just reminding us, as mentioned above, that bravery is a virtue and not just an exercise taught by rote like wielding a sword or military horsemanship.

This serves as a good reminder for us in our pragmatic age to emphasize virtues once again instead of focusing on “what works.” For instance, we are living in an era where the perfection of military science has reached its peak, demonstrated by technologies like laser precision bombs and million-dollar cruise missiles. We seem to enjoy deploying these things worldwide, but we never seem to want to have the difficult discussions on what constitutes a just war or a just military operation.

Another reason why it is good to ask such questions is because we often judge situations with our passions instead of our reason. For example, some would justify everything a particular country does militarily out of blind patriotism. Conversely, those who hate that country will judge everything they do militarily from an opposite perspective. Passion, instead of rationality guides both sides, which is why we need to train ourselves to look at situations philosophically to make the proper judgment. And it is by working through dialogues such as this that can teach us how to think philosophically, even if it does not outright give us solutions to our questions. That may be the point.

Laches’ First Definition – Bravery is a Brave Infantryman

Laches eagerly steps up to respond to Socrates’ challenge probably without giving it a whole lot of thought. He gives a very simple and succinct definition:

On my word, Socrates, that is nothing difficult: anyone who is willing to stay at his post and face the enemy, and does not run away, you may be sure, is courageous. -190e

Laches’ simple definition does not shrink back and run away amid battle. Most people would agree with this, at least regarding battle behavior.

Socrates counters this definition without much effort, using examples such as feigned retreats as a military tactic and an example of Greek soldiers who at first refused to engage when fighting the Persians but later changed their minds. Regarding the first point, I do not consider it an effective counter because the retreat is feigned to deceive the enemy, not motivated by cowardice. But if Laches was giving a strict definition, Socrates probably made the point that such a move fell outside that definition.

In the second case, Socrates brings up a situation when, at the battle of Plataea between the Greeks and the Persians, the Greek foot soldiers refused to come up against the Persians because of their wicker shields and so turned and fled. When the Persians broke ranks to pursue them, the Greeks turned, reengaged the Persians, and won.

Socrates shows Laches that his definition, although correct in its limited sense, is too narrow and does not cover all of the different or even unconventional circumstances that may arise in battle in which bravery would manifest. He then goes on to widen the definition even further. This is where Plato masterfully applies the virtue of courage, not just to the entire military beyond the infantry but to all of life.

For I wanted to have your view not only of brave men-at-arms, but also of courage in cavalry and in the entire warrior class; and of the courageous not only in war but in the perils of the sea, and all who in disease and poverty, or again in public affairs, are courageous; and further, all who are not merely courageous against pain or fear, but brave and persistent fighters against desires and pleasures, whether standing their ground or turning back upon the foe—for I take it, Laches, there are courageous people in all these kinds. 191d-e

Plato has masterfully engaged the reader with this dialogue; if a reader was not interested up to this point, they are now. Who doesn’t, at times, have circumstances in life that one must face with fortitude? We all do, which motivates us to understand courage more profoundly, not only what it is but how to apply it. Who hasn’t faced an illness of themselves or a loved one, death, financial problems, family problems, etc.? In addition, we have countless opportunities in our lives in which to practice courage.

It may be confronting a teenage son or daughter on a problematic issue, saying something to our boss that may jeopardize our job, or just speaking out publicly on an issue that may bring the ire of cancel culture down upon us. Or it may be something even more ominous, like a recent cancer diagnosis with the prospect of months of painful and complicated treatments.

Of the four cardinal virtues that the ancient and medieval philosophers were so fond of talking about – prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude – fortitude is probably one of the more difficult ones for most people to master. As a part of our daily self-examination, we should consider how well we are doing with each virtue, listing even small ways to improve upon them.

Laches’ Second Definition – Bravery is Endurance

Well, that first attempt didn’t go so well, strike one. Laches will now attempt to formulate another definition of bravery.

Well then, I take it to be a certain endurance of the soul, if I am to speak of the natural quality that appears in them all. -192b

Socrates seems to like this better, so instead of dismantling it like he did the first time, he adds to it with a question that Laches answers in the affirmative.

And endurance joined with wisdom is noble and good? -192c

Now, we are getting somewhere. The Greeks prized wisdom above all else, and it only makes sense that any virtue could only be a virtue if guided by knowledge. All seems good until Socrates brings out more critiques, this time of his statement! He does this by showing some counter-examples that illustrate that endurance with wisdom might not always be brave, but sometimes it is more courageous to show endurance with foolishness.2 Socrates shows us here that we should critique our ideas and not just the ideas of others. We often critique the ideas of others and just assuming that our ideas are correct.

Well now, when a man endures in war, and is willing to fight, on a wise calculation whereby he knows that others will come to his aid, and that the forces against him will be fewer and feebler than those who are with him, and when he has besides the advantage of position,—would you say of this man, if he endures with such wisdom and preparation, that he, or a man in the opposing army who is willing to stand up against him and endure, is the more courageous? -193a

The point is obvious. If one applies wisdom to his situation and realizes that he has the upper hand, is it bravery if he endures, or is his weaker opponent braver because he is taking against greater odds? He also uses other examples that you can read for yourself if you wish.

At the end of this account, more confusion remains with Socrates and Laches. They are on the right track concerning endurance as a critical component of bravery. But what knowledge do they need to guide them? For this, they turn to their friend Nicias. 3 Socrates’ other point in doing this is formulating a more robust definition of bravery by incorporating both generals’ insights. Thus, Socrates and Laches throw a lifeline to Nicias.

Come now, Nicias, and use what powers you have to assist your friends, who are caught in a storm of argument and are quite perplexed. You see the perplexity of our case; you must now tell us what you think courage is, and so at once set us free from our perplexity and give your own thoughts the stability of speech. -194c

Nicias Definition – Bravery is a Special Kind of Knowledge

Nicias sets the discussion on a completely new course, a more intellectual one. While it is important to learn techniques and procedures, military science should always be guided by correct knowledge. He even ties it back to Socrates’ original point that bravery is a subset of goodness or virtue. But how do we know what goodness is?

Nicias Well, for some time I have been thinking, Socrates, that you two are not defining courage in the right way; for you are not acting upon an admirable remark which I have formerly heard you make. Socrates What is that, Nicias? Nicias I have often heard you say that every man is good in that wherein he is wise, and bad in that wherein he is unlearned. Socrates Well, that is true, Nicias, I must say. Nicias And hence, if the brave man is good, clearly he must be wise. Socrates Do you hear him, Laches? Laches I do, without understanding very well what he says. Socrates But I think I understand it: our friend appears to me to mean that courage is a kind of wisdom. 194 c-d

When challenged by Laches, Nicias clarifies:

I say, Laches, that it is this—the knowledge of what is to be feared or encouraged, either in war or in anything else. 194e-195a

Bravery, then, is knowledge of terrible things.

Laches puts forth some counter-examples of farmers and doctors who know what is dreaded in their art. Does that make them brave? Nicias denies that. The farmer and the doctor may be good at predicting what will happen with a crop or a person with a specific illness. But, that is not the same as knowledge of bravery. Bravery is not a special kind of knowledge of prediction. Instead, it is a knowledge of what is terrible or not, what is to be feared, or what is to be encouraged.

After presenting this strange and enigmatic argument, Laches accuses Nicias of twisting words to hide the fact that he is baffled and doesn’t know what he is talking about. Socrates, though, does not give up on this line of argumentation and encourages Nicias to go on:

I agree that it is out of place, Laches: but let us see: perhaps Nicias thinks he does mean something, and is not talking just for the sake of talking. So let us ask him to explain more clearly what is in his mind; and if we find that he means something, we will agree with him; if no t, we will instruct him. 196 b-c

Perhaps Nicias just needs another chance

Socrates Challenges Nicias’ Argument

The summary of Nicia’s argument so far is as follows:

Socrates Now tell me, Nicias, or rather, tell us—for Laches and I are sharing the argument between us—do you say that courage is knowledge of what is to be feared or encouraged? Nicias I do. Socrates And that it is not every man that knows it, since neither a doctor nor even a prophet can know it, and cannot be courageous unless he add this particular knowledge to his own? This was your statement, was it not? Nicias Yes, it was. 196 c-d

Socrates now brings up a point about animals such as lions, leopards, or boars. We all know that such animals are brave. If that were true, then that would mean they have a special kind of knowledge that many people do not. And if this isn’t the case, then we do not find true bravery in animals. This would deny what everyone knows to be true.

Nicias answers as follows:

No, Laches, I do not describe animals, or anything else that from thoughtlessness has no fear of the dreadful, as courageous, but rather as fearless and reckless. Or do you suppose I describe all children as courageous, that have no fear because they are thoughtless? I rather hold that the fearless and the courageous are not the same thing. In my opinion very few people are endowed with courage and forethought, while rashness, boldness, and fearlessness, with no forethought to guide it, are found in a great number of men, women, children, and animals. So you see, the acts that you and most people call courageous, I call rash, and it is the prudent acts which I speak of that are courageous. 197 a-c

Nicias denies that true bravery exists in animals. What we see rather is fearlessness or recklessness. This same fearlessness is also found in humans, whether men, women, or children. Most people act this way, according to Nicias, for there are very few courageous people. These reckless acts can appear to be courageous. But, in reality, they are not since they are not guided by this special knowledge.

This brings up a point in my mind that is not addressed in this dialogue. It appears that Nicias is bringing another virtue into this discussion, prudence. Prudence is the wisdom to know the proper action to take in specific situations. If prudence is indeed a separate virtue, then it would seem that one could imprudently exercise bravery. In other words, one could be brave while acting with poor judgment at the same time. Nicias seems to be conflating two virtues, courage and prudence. This becomes the weakness in his argument that Socrates exposes at the end of the dialogue below.

Another problem is that Nicias also seems to be putting all of the eggs of his bravery virtue in the basket of special knowledge. So now we have a true dichotomy between Laches and Nicias. Laches, the seasoned soldier, gives a gritty, earthy definition of bravery, stand and fight like a man. Whereas Nicias gives a more abstract, esoteric definition of bravery and special knowledge. His definition seems almost gnostic in its approach. Nicias conflates fortitude and prudence, whereas Lashes leaves prudence out altogether.

Can these two opposites be reconciled?

Socrates Dismantles Nicias’s Argument

As a good moderator, Socrates calls Nicias back to the original premise of this entire discussion, that bravery was a part of goodness , along with other “parts” such as temperance and justice. At this point, we are discussing the concept of the unity of the virtues. Plato raises this issue here in Laches and the Protagoras dialogue. When Nicias conflates bravery and prudence, as I discussed above, is he saying that all virtues are one? In this case, they would all be manifestations of that “special knowledge,” which he calls the “knowledge of good and evil” in this dialogue, which is another way of saying wisdom. Then there is the debate about Socrates that continues to our present day. Are all virtues separate parts of wisdom? Or are they all synonymous with each other as a single entity? 4

At this point, Socrates gets Nicias, according to his prior definition, claims that bravery is a unique knowledge of what is to be feared and avoided in the future, rather than the present or the past, for it is anticipatory knowledge.

We hold that the dreadful are things that cause fear, and the safely ventured are those that do not; and fear is caused not by past or present, but by expected evils: for fear is expectation of coming evil. You are of the same mind with us in this, are you not, Laches? -198b

After Nicias acknowledges this, Socrates points out that this is restricted knowledge.

So the answer that you gave us, Nicias, covers only about a third part of courage; whereas our question was of what courage is as a whole. And now it appears, on your own showing, that courage is knowledge not merely of what is to be feared and what is to be encouraged, but practically a knowledge concerning all goods and evils at every stage; such is your present account of what courage must be. What do you say to this new version, Nicias? 199 c-d

Nicias again agrees and so Socrates continues with his line of questioning:

Now do you think, my excellent friend, there could be anything lacking in the virtue of a man who knew all good things, and all about their production in the present, the future, and the past, and all about evil things likewise? Do you suppose that such a man could be lacking in temperance, or justice, and piety, when he alone has the gift of taking due precaution, in his dealings with gods and men, as regards what is to be dreaded and what is not, and of procuring good things, owing to his knowledge of the right behavior towards them? Hence what you now describe, Nicias, will be not a part but the whole of goodness. 199 d-e

The original premise was that bravery was a part of goodness. But, how Nicias eventually described it, how can one have a part of goodness? For bravery to be exemplary, it would have to participate in the whole of goodness. Because all virtues are needed, including temperance and prudence.

So, to go back to the beginning, the original definition agreed upon was that bravery was endurance with wisdom. This view takes what Laches originally proposed and adds an intellectual element, which Nicias expands upon, thus unifying the two men’s dialogues. Socrates was the one who brought up the point of bravery being a part of goodness. But, in the process of critiquing Nicias, he also negates his point on that matter. How can bravery be a part of goodness if bravery is the knowledge of good and evil?. Which is the definition of goodness?

Epilogue and the Unity of the Virtues

Socrates ends the dialogue with a humble note. In the end, everyone turns to him and asks him to teach their children. Socrates respectfully declines admitting that he is just as ignorant on the matter as anyone else.

Now if in the debates that we have just held I had been found to know what our two friends did not know, it would be right to make a point of inviting me to take up this work: but as it is, we have all got into the same difficulty, so why should one of us be preferred to another? In my own opinion, none of us should -200e

Plato closes one door and opens another. He is asking us to consider the relationship among the virtues, the problem of the unity of the virtues. Is there a diversity of virtues united as one or simply one virtue, goodness, manifested in different ways? While this sounds esoteric, how this question is answered does have practical implications for the field of Ethics. Plato’s real intent in writing this dialogue was not to discover the nature of courage but rather to introduce the question of the unity of the virtues and how the virtues relate to one another. In presenting the difficulties of defining the virtue of bravery, it is my opinion that Plato’s ultimate agenda in this dialogue is to introduce the topic of the unity of the virtues.

In the next article, I will discuss this idea of the unity of the virtues as found in the dialogue Protagoras and expand beyond that to discuss the implications of this idea for today.

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Plato, Early Socratic Dialogues , pp. 97-98, Penguin Classics, 2005, ISBN-13: 978-0140455038
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Clark, Justin, “Socrates, the primary question, and the unity of virtue”, Published online by Cambridge University Press : 01 January 2020

English Essay on “Bravery” Full-Length Essay, Paragraph, Speech for Class 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Exam.

Before considering real bravery it will be well to distinguish it from false bravery. One kind of false bravery arises from ignorance of the danger. If an infant should play with a cobra, it would be absolutely free from fear, and would do what brave men would fear to do; but we ought not to call it brave, for it has no appreciation of the danger. Yet such fearlessness is often mistaken for real bravery. If they want of recognition of danger is due to intoxication, the quality displayed is sometimes called Dutch courage, because the drink that was served out to troops before an attack was usually Dutch rum. Another spurious form of courage is actually due to fear, as when a soldier stands his ground in a battle because he fears the punishment which will be inflicted on him if he runs away. In such cases, the stronger fear overcomes the weaker fear, and surely the man who is actuated by any kind of fear cannot be said to be displaying bravery.

We now pass on to the consideration of true courage. The simplest form of courage is constitutional courage, which shows itself in the absence of trembling and of other signs of fear in the face of great danger. When Louis XVI was being led to execution, he is said to have exclaimed, “Am I afraid? Feel my pulse.” His steady pulse, when he was on the point of dying a terrible death, showed that he was physically brave. One of the most striking instances of constitutional bravery to be found in history is Nelson. In his childhood on one occasion, he happened to have lost himself, to the great alarm of his parents. On his being found, when wonder was expressed that fear had not driven him home, he replied: “Fear; I never saw fear. What is it?” All through his life, he showed himself absolutely insensible to fear. His spirits rose in the hour of danger, and, when the enemy’s cannonballs were flying round his head, he was perfectly cool and collected.

It is, however, possible for a man to be constitutionally timid and nevertheless to be brave. Indeed, the bravery of a man who, by determined resolution, raises superior to his fears is perhaps the highest kind of courage. Such was the courage of Turenne, one of the greatest French generals. Once when he was going into battle, he felt himself trembling all over. But instead of yielding to his physical fears, he exclaimed to his body, “What! are you trembling now? Just wait and see what you will have to go through presently.”

The excess of courage is condemned as foolhardiness. A man is foolhardy who, for some trifling object, runs into great danger. When a sailor jumps out of an express train to recover his hat, or smokes his pipes over a packet of explosives instead of being praised for his carelessness of danger, he is rightly blamed for foolishly risking his life.

What is the first thing that comes to mind when the word bravery is said? For most people, a war hero or a superhero comes into their minds. Probably every language has a word for bravery, but there is only one true meaning. The word bravery is “showing a brave spirit or courage” when tough times are thrust upon or happen to them.

Bravery is not only what people do, but also how they do it. The concept is also “showiness, splendor, and magnificence”. Bravery may be shown in different ways: a person may jump from a plane or walk on fire to show. that he/she is truly brave. Then again, sometimes bravery is something that a person has inside him or her and is never shown as an action at all.

For thousands of years, people have used words that describe the concept of bravery. The history, or etymology, of the English word bravery, is as follows.

The word originated in Latin as barbarous. The Romans who spoke Latin were warriors so it is logical they would have a word that talked about their courageous actions. The Vulgar Latin, which was spoken Latin, was transformed by Middle French in the Middle Ages as well as by Middle English. This form of English.was what was spoken in the 12th to 15th century. From Middle English evolved the English we speak today and with it, the word bravery.

Throughout history, people have talked about the concept of bravery in many ways. The Greek writer and philosopher Euripides said, “The man who knows when not to act is wise. To my mind, bravery is forethought”. In the Middle Ages, George II of England said that “bravery never goes out of fashion”. Later, Francois de la Rochefoucauld said, “True bravery is shown by performing without witness what one might be capable of showing all the world”. Bravery has seemed to be an important concept or action throughout history.

When Francois de la Rockefou could speak about bravery, he pointed out an important feature of the virtue’s true meaning. Then he made the distinction between people’s private actions versus their public ones, he made it clear that people who do good deeds only to get rich or famous are not practicing bravery.

True bravery is helping people or animals simply because their actions benefit mankind. It seems that we often misunderstand this aspect of bravery and make the wrong people famous while forgetting about others who show bravery throughout their lives.

The one person that, for me, most represents bravery in this century is Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia when black men and white men did not mix. When he died, these two races were a little closer to peace. This was due primarily because of the great influence that Martin Luther King, Jr. had in the United States. He got on the bandwagon of the civil rights movement with the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

He kept leading the movement after his house Was bombed. That was bravery because he put his life on the like to make all American black people’s lives better. In 1963 he arid many other protesters in Birmingham, Alabama, were met by police with dogs and high-pressure water hoses. This event was shown on television. His resistance in Alabama was brave because when the police came, he and the others did not back down but rather stood up for their beliefs.

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3 Lessons on Courage from the Wizard of Oz

Jun 6, 2022

“You’re nothing but a great big coward,” Dorothy said sternly to the cowardly lion when she first met him in the woods with the Scarecrow and the Tin Man.

“You’re right. I am a coward. I haven’t any courage at all,” responded the lion with tears running down his cheeks and his voice trembling.

Upon finally meeting the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion is introduced to Lesson Number 1 when the Wizard says to the sheepish feline, “You’re a victim of disorganized thinking.”

So much of our fear is a result of our own disorganized thinking. We replay negative tapes from our history that keep us in our cowardly state. These old messages keep us from making the big sale, or applying for that new job, or starting our own business, or simply standing up for ourselves.

The wizard goes on to say to the lion, “Back where I come from we have men who are called heroes. Once a year they take their fortitude out of mothballs and they parade it down the main street and they have no more courage than you have.”

Most likely, the people who make the sale, get the job, start their own business, or stand up for themselves are, or were, just as scared as you are. The difference is, they took action. They didn’t let their fear stop them. They acted in spite of their fear. Fear is stagnant. Courage is action.

Lesson Number 2 is that courage is all about the heart. While the spineless lion received a medal to show his courage he really should have asked for the same thing as the Tin Man – a heart.

The root of the word courage is “cor” which is the Latin word for heart. In its original form the word meant to “speak one’s mind while telling all one’s heart.”

Courage is an inside job. The medal the lion had wrapped around his neck is an outside symbol. It will really do nothing to help him develop the inner strength he needs to be more brave. Courage requires us to look deep within our soul, to be uncomfortable, and to make a heart decision.

We can put up all kinds of signs and symbols in our offices or homes that remind us to be more courageous. Ultimately though, it comes down to our core, our heart, and a willingness to face our fears.

“Oh, will you help me? Can you help me?” pleads Dorothy as she encounters Glenda, the good witch, toward the end of the movie.

These cries for help lead us to Lesson Number 3.

“You don’t need to be helped any longer. You’ve always had the power to go back to Kansas,” proclaims Glenda.

“I have?” queries Dorothy.

“Then why didn’t you tell her before?” the Scarecrow asks angrily.

Glenda responds, “Because she wouldn’t have believed me. She had to learn it for herself.”

And so it is with courage. We’ll never know how strong and courageous we can be, or already are, without learning it for ourselves. Courage and believing in ourselves requires us to rearrange our disorganized thinking. They require us to examine our core and our heart and not look for something from the outside to change us. Courage requires us to act.

Others can encourage us but no one can help us move from fear to courage. We must do that ourselves. That is a heart decision.

What courageous heart decisions do you need to make today?

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Essay on Bravery

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What is bravery.

Bravery is the quality of being strong in the face of danger or pain. It’s not about not feeling scared; it’s about doing what’s right even when you are scared. Brave people stand up for themselves and others, even when it’s hard.

Bravery in Everyday Life

You don’t need to be a superhero to be brave. Standing up to a bully, trying new things, or asking for help can all be acts of bravery. It’s about being bold and facing your fears, no matter how big or small they are.

Bravery and Fear

Being brave doesn’t mean you have no fear. In fact, fear is normal. Bravery is choosing to act even when you’re afraid. It’s about overcoming fear to do what you believe is right.

Examples of Bravery

History is full of brave people like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. They fought for what’s fair and just, even when it was dangerous. Their courage changed the world for the better.

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Understanding bravery.

Bravery is the courage to face fear, pain, or danger. It’s when someone does something even though they are scared. Imagine standing up in front of your class to give a speech even if you are shaking a little. That’s being brave.

Types of Bravery

There are many kinds of bravery. It can be a firefighter saving people from a burning building or a child trying to ride a bike for the first time. Bravery doesn’t always mean fighting big battles; sometimes, it’s about small steps, like asking a question in class when you’re nervous.

You don’t need to be a superhero to be brave. Every day, we see bravery around us. It could be a friend standing up for another friend who is being picked on. Or it might be trying a new food for the first time even if you’re not sure you’ll like it.

Why Bravery Is Important

Being brave helps us grow. It lets us learn new things and become stronger. When you are brave, you can help others feel safe and also inspire them to be brave too. Think of a time someone’s courage made you want to be brave as well.

Bravery is a powerful thing that everyone has inside them. It’s not just for heroes in stories; it’s for everyone, every day. Remember, being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared; it means you do the right thing even when you are scared.

500 Words Essay on Bravery

Bravery is the quality of being strong in the face of fear or danger. It is not about not feeling scared; it is about what you do even when you are scared. Bravery can be found in everyday actions as well as in big, heroic deeds. It’s like when you stand up in class to answer a question, even though you’re afraid others might laugh. Or when firefighters rush into burning buildings to save people. Both are acts of bravery.

Bravery in History

Throughout history, there have been many stories of brave people. These stories tell us about men and women who did things that were hard or dangerous. For example, Rosa Parks was a brave woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus because she believed in equal rights. Her courage helped start a big change in how laws treated African Americans. History books are full of such tales, showing us that bravery can lead to great changes.

Small Acts of Bravery

Bravery isn’t only about big moments. It’s also in the small choices we make every day. Imagine a child who stands up to a bully to protect a friend or someone who tells the truth even when it’s easier to tell a lie. These small acts of bravery are important. They show that being brave doesn’t always mean doing something that gets you in the news. It can be as simple as doing the right thing when it’s hard.

Every day, we have chances to be brave. It could be trying a new food, making a new friend, or asking for help when we need it. These things might seem small, but they take courage. When we practice being brave in little ways, it gets easier to be brave when big challenges come our way.

The Importance of Bravery

Being brave is important because it helps us grow. When we face our fears and try new things, we learn a lot about who we are. We also learn that we can do more than we thought possible. Bravery can help us stand up for what we believe in and make the world a better place. It’s not just about being a hero; it’s about being a good person.

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Join Joe in this episode as he commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day, highlighting the bravery and heroism displayed by the Allied forces during the historic invasion. Joe shares the historical context of Winston Churchill's speeches leading up to D-Day and recounts significant events of the invasion, such as the airborne assault on Pegasus Bridge. The episode also provides insights into lesser-known facts about D-Day and transitions into offering practical tips for personal success inspired by the strategies of deception and misinformation used during the invasion. KEY TAKEAWAYS The 6th of June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a significant event in World War II that showcased tremendous bravery and heroism from the Allied forces. Winston Churchill's famous "We shall fight on the beaches" speech, delivered on 4th June 1940, was part of a series of speeches aimed at preparing and motivating the British public and military for the challenges ahead, including D-Day. D-Day involved extensive planning and deception tactics, such as the use of inflatable tanks and dummy paratroopers, to mislead the German forces and ensure the success of the largest seaborne invasion in history. The podcast episode highlights the extraordinary acts of bravery by individuals like CSM Hollis, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the D-Day operations. The episode concludes with practical advice for personal success, including setting daily goals, staying away from negative influences, and being charitable, drawing parallels between wartime strategies and everyday life challenges. BEST MOMENTS "The 6th of June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a day of tremendous bravery, selflessness, and heroism from the Allied forces." "Churchill repeats the word 'fight' over and over again to ensure the British will never surrender." "The D-Day invasion was actually planned for the 5th of June, but the weather was too bad, delaying it to the 6th." "The first part of the invasion was conducted by air, with British and American airborne divisions landing behind enemy lines." "At the end of each day, write down five things you didn't have time to do and make them the first things you do the next day." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsjoeoconnor/ https://www.facebook.com/The1Transformer https://www.instagram.com/the1transformer/ HOST BIO Joe O'Connor is a resilient business entrepreneur and Financial Adviser dedicated to supporting business owners and veterans in their transition to civilian life. Despite facing life-threatening challenges at a young age, Joe defied the odds and embarked on a remarkable journey. From excelling as a Combat Engineer and Physical Training Instructor in the Royal Engineers to starting his own business as a Financial Adviser, Joe has displayed unwavering determination. After rejoining the Army as a reservist in the Bomb Disposal Unit, Joe reached the rank of Sergeant before transferring to the SAS, where he endured a severe injury and was medically discharged. Undeterred, he resumed his role as an IFA and founded a charity that aids injured veterans and their families. Joe's charity is currently finalizing plans for a training center and 23 Lodges, aiming to provide vital support for veterans transitioning to civilian life while addressing stress, anxiety, and PTSD. Today, Joe's mission is to unite business owners and veterans, helping them unleash their full potential for success.

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Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.

Boldness be my friend.

There's no better sign of a brave mind than a hard hand.

Fight valiantly to-day; and yet I do thee wrong to mind thee of it, for thou art framed of the firm truth of valor.

What's brave, what's noble, let's do it after the Roman fashion.

There is no love-broker in the world can more prevail in man's commendation with woman than report of valor.

What valor were it, when a cur doth grin, for one to thrust his hand between his teeth, when he might spurn him with his foot away?

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By FBI Director James Comey

FBI Director James B. Comey at installation ceremony on October 28, 2013 in the FBI Headquarters courtyard.

Thank you, Sean (Deputy Director Sean Joyce). Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you so much for gracing us with your presence, for honoring us, and for speaking so eloquently about the mission of the FBI and its great people.

Thank you also to my friends and family who are gathered here today. My entire life is literally represented in this crowd, and it is a pretty picture. These are the people that I have known and loved literally my entire life and from whom I have learned so much.

I’m especially grateful that my dad and my sister and my brothers could be here today. I wish so much that mom could be here to enjoy this amazing day. I can still hear ringing in my entire teenage years her voice as she snapped open the shades every single morning and said, “Rise and shine and show the world what you’re made of.” I found it less inspiring at the time, but it made us who we are. And, I’ll never forget that.

And, to my five troops and my amazing bride, who talked me into being interviewed for this job—of course, with the caveat that she’d be okay because the President would never pick me. I got to tell you, this is your last chance to talk to him about it.

Mr. President, I am so grateful for this honor and this opportunity to serve with the men and women of the FBI. They are standing all around this great courtyard and standing on duty all around this country and around this world at this moment. I know already that this is the best job I have ever had and will ever have.

That’s because I have a front row seat to watch the work of a remarkable group of people who serve this country, folks from all walks of life who joined the FBI for the same reason—they were teachers and soldiers, and police officers and scholars, and software engineers, and people from all walks of life who wanted to do good for a living. They wanted jobs with moral content, and, so, they joined this great organization.

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I thought about them as I stood in this courtyard just a week ago and showed a visiting foreign leader the statue that overlooks this ceremony. It’s an artist’s depiction of the words from our shield that the President mentioned: Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity. And, as I thought about that statue and those words and this ceremony, I thought I would take just a couple of minutes and tell you what those words mean and why I think they belong on our shield.

First, fidelity. The dictionary defines fidelity as a strict and continuing faithfulness to an obligation, trust, or duty. To my mind, that word on our shield reminds us that the FBI must abide two obligations at the same time. First, the FBI must be independent of all political forces or interests in this country. In a real sense, it must stand apart from other institutions in American life. But, second, at the same time, it must be part of the United States Department of Justice and constrained by the rule of law and the checks and balances built into our brilliant design by our nation’s founders.

There is a tension reflected in those two aspects of fidelity, those two values that I see in that word, and I think that tension is reflected in the 10-year term that I’ve just begun. The term is 10 years to ensure independence. But, it is a fixed term of years to ensure that power does not become concentrated in one person and unconstrained. The need for reflection and restraint of power is what led Louis Freeh to order that all new agent classes visit the Holocaust Museum here in Washington so they could see and feel and hear in a palpable way the consequences of abuse of power on a massive, almost unimaginable scale. Bob Mueller continued that practice. And, I will again when we have agents graduating from Quantico.

The balance reflected in my term is also a product of lessons hard learned from the history of this great institution. Our first half-century or so was a time of great progress and achievement for this country and for the Bureau. But, it also saw abuse and overreach—most famously with respect to Martin Luther King and others who were viewed as internal security threats.

As I think about the unique balance represented by fidelity to independence on the one hand and the rule of law on the other, I think it also makes sense for me to offer those in training a reminder closer to our own history. I’m going to direct that all new agents and analysts also visit the Martin Luther King Memorial here in Washington. I think it will serve as a different kind of lesson—one more personal to the Bureau—of the dangers in becoming untethered to oversight and accountability. That word fidelity belongs on our shield.

Next, bravery. We have perpetrated a myth in our society that being brave means not being afraid, but that’s wrong. Mark Twain once said that bravery “is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” If you’ve ever talked to a special agent that you know well and you ask he or she about a dangerous encounter they were involved in, they’ll almost always give you the same answer: “Yeah, I did it, but I was scared to heck the whole time.” But, that’s the essence of bravery.

Only a crazy person wouldn't fear approaching a car with tinted windows during a late-night car stop, or pounding up a flight of stairs to execute a search warrant, or fast-roping from a helicopter down into hostile fire. Real agents, like real people, feel that fear in the pit of their stomachs. But, you know the difference between them and most folks? They do it anyway, and they volunteer to do that for a living.

What makes the bravery of the men and women of the FBI so special is that they know exactly what they're in for. They spend weeks and weeks in an academy learning just how hard and dangerous this work is. Then, they raise their right hands and take an oath and do that work anyway. They have seen the Wall of Honor—that I hope so much my friends and guests and family will get to see inside this building—with pictures and links to the lives of those who gave the last full measure of devotion for their country as FBI employees.

Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman said this: “I would define true courage to be a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger and a mental willingness to endure it.” I called a special agent a few weeks ago after he had been shot during an arrest. I knew before I called him that he had already been injured severely twice in his Bureau career, once in a terrorist bombing and once in a helicopter crash. Yet, when I got him on the phone, I got the strong sense he couldn’t wait to get me off the phone. He was embarrassed by my call. “Mr. Director, it was a through and through wound. No big deal.” He was more worried about his Bureau car, which he had left at the scene of the shooting. He felt okay, though, because his wife—also a special agent—was going to go get the car, so everything was fine.

The men and women of this organization understand perfectly the danger they're in every day and choose to endure it because they believe in this mission. That’s why bravery belongs on our shield.

And, finally, integrity. Integrity is derived from the Latin word integer , meaning “whole.” A person of integrity is complete, undivided. Sincerity, decency, and trustworthy are synonyms of integrity. It’s on our shield because it is the quality that makes possible all the good that we do. Because everything we do requires that we be believed, whether that's promising a source that we will protect her, telling a jury what we saw or heard, or telling a congressional oversight committee or the American people what we are doing with our power and our authorities. We must be believed.

Without integrity, all is lost. We could not do the good that all of these amazing people signed up to do. The FBI's reputation for integrity is a gift given to every new employee by those who went before. But, it is a gift that must be protected and earned every single day. We protect that gift by making mistakes and admitting them, by making promises and keeping them, and by realizing that nothing—no case, no source, no fear of embarrassment—is worth jeopardizing the gift of integrity. Integrity must be on the FBI shield.

So, you see, those three words—Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity—capture the essence of the FBI and its people. And, they also explain why I am here. I wanted to be here to work alongside those people, to represent them, to help them accomplish their mission, and to just be their colleague.

It is an honor and a challenge beyond description. I will do my absolute best to be worthy of it. Thank you very much.

Director Comey delivered this speech during his installation ceremony at FBI Headquarters on October 28, 2013.

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Short Speech on Courage in English for Students and Children

3 minute speech on courage for school and college student.

Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends. A wonderful morning to all of you. Today on this special occasion, I would like to speak some words on the topic- Courage.

If I will ask all of you if you are fearful of anything in life? I am sure the answer will be a yes. We all know that fear is a feature built in every human. We all are fearful of many things in life such as exams, career, future, marriage, challenges of life, etc. And there comes the role of courage.

Courage is a necessity to overcome fear and achieve a desired goal. There is a difference between being fearless or being courageous. Courageous is someone who is not just fearless but also ready to take any kind of risk to achieve what he/she wants.

It takes a lot of courage in life to be able to speak what you want to speak, to do what you want to do and to live a lie of your choice. Winston Chruchill once said, “Courage is what it takes to stand up; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen”.

Courage also does not mean that taking risk without any precaution. For example, If you want to climb a mountain in severe cold without any guidance, this is not an act of courage. It is an insane act. Or you drive rashly on the road thinking it will not lead to an accident.

There is a need to understand what courage actually is. It is a positive act which helps you achieve your desired goal. For example, it takes courage to sit in a difficult competitive exam.

In the end, I would like to say, be courageous! Thank you for listening to me so patiently.

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Forty Years Later, Biden Seeks to Echo Reagan’s Legacy of American Leadership

At Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, President Biden plans to follow one of the former president’s most iconic speeches with his own testimonial to democracy and the need to resist isolationism.

A black-and-white photo of President Ronald Reagan delivering a speech to veterans and others sitting in folding chairs. A stone pillar stands as a memorial behind him, along with the sea.

By Peter Baker

Peter Baker has covered the past five presidents, including a previous presidential visit to Normandy, and will travel with President Biden to Pointe du Hoc on Friday.

The aging American president facing a re-election campaign came to the Normandy coast of France to pay tribute to the daring Army Rangers who scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, offer a paean to democracy for which they sacrificed and perhaps even wrap himself a little bit in their reflected glory.

That was 1984, and the president was Ronald Reagan, who delivered an ode to heroism and patriotism that would become one of the most iconic moments of his presidency. Forty years later, another aging president facing re-election plans to return to the same spot Friday to honor the same heroes and effectively align himself with Mr. Reagan’s legacy of leadership against tyranny.

President Biden will not be the first president to try to walk in Mr. Reagan’s footsteps in Normandy, and it is a risky gamble. To many in both parties, Mr. Reagan’s speech remains the gold standard of presidential oratory and none have matched it at Normandy since. But like Mr. Reagan, Mr. Biden wants to use the inspiring story of the Rangers at Pointe du Hoc to make a case for American alliances in the face of Russian aggression — and, implicitly, for himself.

If there is something audacious about Mr. Biden, a staunch Democrat who was no friend of Mr. Reagan’s in the 1980s, summoning the spirit of the Republican legend, it speaks to the up-is-down, black-is-white nature of politics in today’s America. When it comes to international relations, the 46th president essentially is arguing that he has more in common with the 40th president than the current head of the Republican Party does.

He will not name former President Donald J. Trump, but the contrast will be clear. While Mr. Biden leads an international alliance against Russian aggression in Europe, as Mr. Reagan did, Mr. Trump as president came close to pulling out of NATO and was friendlier toward President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia than to America’s traditional European allies.

Since leaving office, Mr. Trump has not been a supporter of providing military aid for Ukraine to defend itself against Russian invaders. The former president even publicly declared that he would “encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” against NATO members that do not spend enough on their militaries.

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National Day of Remembrance of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

On the evening of June 6, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt broadcast a prayer for the Nation. At the time, war was raging in Europe, and Hitler controlled most of it. Freedom and democracy were under assault around the world. But on that day, hope had landed on the beaches of Normandy when 73,000 Americans joined the Allied forces to carry out one of the greatest military missions of all time — a mission that would become known as D-Day. Knowing the fate of the free world rested in their hands, President Roosevelt asked our Nation to pray for these courageous service members’ strength as they “set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity.” On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, may we thank these service members for their bravery and sacrifice. May we honor their heroism, which liberated a continent and saved the world. And may we recommit to the future they fought and which many died for.

The brave Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, Sailors, Soldiers, and Marines who fought on D-Day faced unparalleled resistance. Nazi Germany had reinforced the Atlantic Wall, lining miles of dangerous cliffs and rocky coastlines with landmines, beach and water obstacles, and machine gunners while also reinforcing its bunkers. So, when 7,000 vessels carrying nearly 160,000 service members from eight Allied countries approached Normandy, victory was never guaranteed. Our paratroopers that jumped behind enemy lines in the night and other military forces had to endure barrages of gunfire, trek through barbed wire, and climb steep sea walls. Over 2,500 Americans made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives so that the whole world might know freedom.

Today, we remember all the Americans who laid down their lives on D-Day to help end the tyranny of fascism across Europe, liberate oppressed peoples, and ensure the flame of liberty would burn bright around the world. Their success marked the beginning of the end of Nazi brutality, World War II, and the Holocaust — one of the darkest chapters in human history. It set the foundations of an enduring peace that still helps guide international cooperation and affairs today. We owe these service members, who represent the greatest of the Greatest Generation, as well as their families a debt of gratitude that we can never fully repay.

As we reflect on the sacrifices made on D-Day, we are reminded that freedom is not free and it has never been guaranteed. Every generation has to earn it, fight for it, and defend it in the battle between autocracy and democracy — between the greed of a few and the rights of many. Eighty years after our Nation’s brave Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, Sailors, Soldiers, and Marines embarked on D-Day — and as Americans everywhere answered the call to prayer and filled their hearts and homes with hope — may we honor the faith they kept in our Nation and their legacy by upholding the future that they died for — one grounded in freedom, democracy, opportunity, and equality for all.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 6, 2024, as a National Day of Remembrance of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor those who fought and died so that men and women they had never met might know what it is to be free.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

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Here's Bill Belichick's full speech from Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction

During Wednesday night's induction of quarterback Tom Brady into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, former Patriots coach Bill Belichick came out after the groups of players spoke on the stage to give a speech about Brady.

After Belichick received a two-minute ovation for everything he helped build and accomplish during his 24-year tenure with the franchise, the coach reminisced on some of Brady's best plays and gave him his flowers, which is probably something the quarterback isn't used to hearing.

Belichick even had some funny jokes thrown in there that got some laughs from the thousands of fans and hundreds of players, coaches and celebrities in attendance.

While their time in New England didn't end great, it's evident that Belichick and Brady have buried the hatchet and are able to show each other a tremendous amount of respect.

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Reflections on Bravery and Leadership. In this speech, we find profound insights and an unwavering spirit of leadership. It's a reminder of the proverb, "In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity" - Sun Tzu. The captain's words not only serve to embolden the hearts of the soldiers but also echo the timeless virtues of bravery ...
Teach girls bravery, not perfection
Meet The Creators. Video created by TED. Lesson Plan created by Emilie Soffe. We're raising our girls to be perfect, and we're raising our boys to be brave, says Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code. Saujani has taken up the charge to socialize young girls to take risks and learn to program — two skills they need to move society forward.
Talks about Courage
In the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, courage is faith in action, and it helps individuals confront life's challenges—both temporal and spiritual. Courage is a trait shown by many people throughout the scriptures: Esther as she prepared to go before the king and plead for her people to be saved, Daniel as he ...
What Is Bravery?
Bravery is having the courage to stand out on social media and remind people to collect the dots, not connect them too early. Bravery is saying something different and showing empathy for our peers around the world. It's not jumping to conclusions too quickly. It's remembering what we stand for and believing in the best of us.
Reshma Saujani: Teach girls bravery, not perfection
Safeena Husain. We're raising our girls to be perfect, and we're raising our boys to be brave, says Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code. Saujani has taken up the charge to socialize young girls to take risks and learn to program -- two skills they need to move society forward. To truly innovate, we cannot leave behind half of our ...
90. Plato's Dialogue Laches, What is Bravery?, Part II
Laches' Second Definition - Bravery is Endurance. Well, that first attempt didn't go so well, strike one. Laches will now attempt to formulate another definition of bravery. Well then, I take it to be a certain endurance of the soul, if I am to speak of the natural quality that appears in them all. -192b.
English Essay on "Bravery" Full-Length Essay, Paragraph, Speech for
Bravery. Essay # 1. Before considering real bravery it will be well to distinguish it from false bravery. One kind of false bravery arises from ignorance of the danger. If an infant should play with a cobra, it would be absolutely free from fear, and would do what brave men would fear to do; but we ought not to call it brave, for it has no ...
Be Courageous
"Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision" - Winston Churchill Make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for upcoming videos: @Your World Within Mo...
1 Minute Speech on Bravery in English
1 Minute Speech on Bravery in English. Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends, a wonderful morning to all of you. Today on this special occasion, I would like to speak some words on the topic- Bravery. Bravery is one of the most important qualities that every person should have. In life, we are faced with many difficult situations ...
3 Lessons on Courage from the Wizard of Oz
Fear is stagnant. Courage is action. Lesson Number 2 is that courage is all about the heart. While the spineless lion received a medal to show his courage he really should have asked for the same thing as the Tin Man - a heart. The root of the word courage is "cor" which is the Latin word for heart. In its original form the word meant to ...
Paragraph on Bravery
Speech on Bravery; Paragraph on Bravery in 250 Words. Bravery is a quality that isn't about physical strength or fighting, but about having courage and showing fearlessness in the face of challenges. It's about standing up for what is right, even if you might be standing alone. It's about daring to dream big and then working hard to make ...
Essay on Bravery
Speech on Bravery; 250 Words Essay on Bravery Understanding Bravery. Bravery is the courage to face fear, pain, or danger. It's when someone does something even though they are scared. Imagine standing up in front of your class to give a speech even if you are shaking a little. That's being brave. Types of Bravery. There are many kinds of ...
‎Veterans to Success: 80th Anniversary of D-Day: A Tribute to Bravery
Join Joe in this episode as he commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day, highlighting the bravery and heroism displayed by the Allied forces during the historic invasion. Joe shares the historical context of Winston Churchill's speeches leading up to D-Day and recounts significant events of the in…
William Shakespeare Quotes About Bravery
Fight valiantly to-day; and yet I do thee wrong to mind thee of it, for thou art framed of the firm truth of valor. William Shakespeare. Art, Fighting, Bravery. William Shakespeare (1853). "The works of William Shakespeare: comprising his dramatic and poetical works, complete", p.461.
Notable Speech: Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity
Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity. Thank you, Sean (Deputy Director Sean Joyce). Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you so much for gracing us with your presence, for honoring us, and for speaking so eloquently about the mission of the FBI and its great people. Thank you also to my friends and family who are gathered here today.
Short Speech on Courage in English for Students and Children
Winston Chruchill once said, "Courage is what it takes to stand up; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen". courage. We should never be afraid of what others think of our opinions. But we should also never be afraid to adopt if we find opinions of others right or good for us. Courage is of no use if it makes you stubborn.
Top 10 Quotes from Drexel's 2024 Commencement
In 2022, Sheryl Lee Ralph went viral for a historic, emotional and unique speech back when she won the Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for "Abbott Elementary" at the 74th Emmy Awards. About two years later, she spoke to Drexel University graduates as the 2024 University-wide Commencement speaker at a special graduation event — and her speech was just as inspirational ...
Biden Seeks to Echo Reagan With Normandy Speech to Honor D-Day
Garrett M. Graff, who this week published "When the Sea Came Alive," an oral history of the Normandy operation, said Mr. Reagan's speech "really helped lift D-Day from history to legend
National Day of Remembrance of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
On the evening of June 6, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt broadcast a prayer for the Nation. At the time, war was raging in Europe, and Hitler controlled most of it. Freedom and democracy ...
UK's military leaders praise 'courage, bravery, ingenuity ...
Senior leaders of the UK's military have paid tribute to the "courage, bravery, ingenuity" of the thousands of soldiers who took part in the D-Day landings 80 years ago. Speaking at the ...
Biden summons the legacy of WW2 heroes to call on Americans to ...
Biden has taken centerpiece speeches on democracy on a traveling road show. It was a key theme of his 2022 State of the Union address as he defined the battle between democracy and autocracy as ...
Here's Bill Belichick's full speech from Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of
During Wednesday night's induction of quarterback Tom Brady into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, former Patriots coach Bill Belichick came out after the groups of players spoke on the stage ...