In the 1960s newly independent African leaders made great speeches committing themselves to African unity. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Some who had trouble standing up to introduce themselves at their first meeting now deliver great speeches using body language, vocal variety, and a number of other presentation skills. (sciencemag.org)
He met students in Rose Auditorium, not in «the Great Hall, site of dozens of great speeches.» (nytimes.com)