I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.

Lou Gehrig

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Topic

Gratitude Baseball

Author

Lou Gehrig

Source

Farewell speech

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1939 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Baseball player Athlete

From

United States

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Gehrig, Lou. Farewell speech. Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day. 4 July 1939, Yankee Stadium, New York City, NY, USA.

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Topic
Russia International politics
Speaker
Winston Churchill
Source
The First Month of War
Medium
Radio broadcast Speech
Genre
Political speech
Statement Type
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Language
English
Time
1939 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Churchill, Winston. "The First Month of War." 1 Oct. 1939, Broadcasting House, London, UK. Radio Broadcast.

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There's no place like home.

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Topic
Home
Speaker
Dorothy Gale
Actor
Judy Garland
Source
The Wizard of Oz
Medium
Film
Genre
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Language
English
Time
1939 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

The Wizard of Oz. Directed by Victor Fleming. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939.