Presidential Speeches as Audiobooks

Frequently Asked Questions

Are presidential speeches public domain?

Yes. All works of the US federal government, including every presidential address, are public domain under 17 USC 105. Anyone can reproduce, read aloud, or adapt them.

How many addresses are included?

All 60 inaugural addresses (1789-2025), 230+ State of the Union addresses and messages (1790-present), and 25 curated historic speeches including the Gettysburg Address, FDR's Day of Infamy speech, JFK's Moon Speech, and Reagan's Challenger address.

Do you include the State of the Union every year?

Yes. Our monitor checks for the new State of the Union each year and adds it to the archive. SOTU spikes every year in search traffic.

Can I use these for teaching?

Absolutely. Everything is public domain and free. Teachers use the audiobooks in history and civics classes. Students use the speech briefs for exam prep.