A Celebration of Oratory
Monday, May 5, 2025
Join us for an afternoon of powerful speeches from our National Oratory Fellows and student delegates from across the country. We will welcome our fellows and students to the Ford’s stage to recite texts that have made history. Students can also choose to share speeches they have written themselves about topics that are important to them. Hear from today’s and tomorrow’s leaders on the Ford’s stage.
Ford’s National Oratory Fellowship is a transformative program that empowers teachers to cultivate critical thinkers, equipping students with tools to navigate both the classroom and the broader world. The program’s outcomes are far-reaching, providing teachers and students with tools to become effective advocates for themselves and others, helping shape the next generation of engaged and active citizens.
Additional support for the National Oratory Fellows is provided by United Airlines, the Official Airline of Ford’s Theatre.