The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish ...

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Cheryl Hines, the American actress, and wife of Robert F Kennedy Jr., recently gave a speech at Independence Hall on October 9, 2023, to introduce her husband at a campaign rally in Philadelphia.

Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) has revealed the simple words of encouragement that Vice President Kamala Harris said to him before he gave his introduction speech in August at a Harris rally in Philadelphia.