1963
Alan Hodgkin – Nobel Lecture
Nobel Lecture
Alan Hodgkin – Banquet speech
Banquet speech
Alan L. Hodgkin’s speech at the Nobel Banquet in Stockholm, December 10, 1963 Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. As I sat in this splendid hall I have been feeling that it is very hard to find words in which to thank you for the great honour which you have done…
moreSir John Eccles – Banquet speech
Banquet speech
Sir John Eccles’ Address to the University Students on the Evening of December 10, 1963 Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow students, Mr. Drakenberg. I have the great honour to reply on behalf of the Laureates on this magnificent occasion. We have greatly enjoyed your festive display and the fine…
moreInternational Committee of the Red Cross – Nobel Lecture
Nobel Lecture
Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1963 Some Aspects of the Mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross The International Committee of the Red Cross, being an institution unique of its kind, I feel I should say a few words about what it is and what its activities are. It is a private, independent body,…
moreLeague of Red Cross Societies – Nobel Lecture
Nobel Lecture
Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1963 The Red Cross in a Changing World To this hall tonight have been invited men and women representative of the four corners of our world. Each person present has rendered some service to the cause of peace. Such an undertaking imposes humility and suggests that we speak simply to this…
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