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Speeches: H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I Speaks
An archive of speeches for H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I
1968, Dec. 25: Full Speech & Dub | H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Christmas Interview with Dr. Oswald Hoffman
Video: Children of The Emperor Dub & Interview
H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Christmas Interview 1968 with Dr. Oswald Hoffman
Dec...
1937, Dec. 25: H.I.M. Haile Selassie Christmas Broadcast to America
I am very pleased to send you words of my best wishes for your happiness, progress and peace, on this blessed day for mankind,
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H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I & The Abolition of Slavery in Ethiopia
Emperor Haile Selassie had a twofold diagnosis as to why his predecessors’ efforts to curb or end slavery had failed: a combin...
H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie Address to UN, Oct. 4, 1963 – The Famous “War” Speech that Inspired Bob Marley’s Song
The following is the famous UN Address by H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie that Inspired the "WAR" Song by Our Bredren Berhane Selass...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | THE UNITY OF CHURCHES FROM THE SAME FOLD
To defend the faith and to preserve our ancient ties with your respective countries, our fathers the Emperors of Ethiopia and the ...
1963, May 25: Haile Selassie I Speech, “Towards African Unity”
On May 25, 1963 the Organization for African Unity (OAU) was established with a permanent headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia....
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Queen Zawditu’s Coronation
Since it had been resolved in Council that Queen Zawditu's coronation should take place on 4th Yakatit 1909 = 11th February, 1917)...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Safeguarding World Peace
Co-operation and understanding are basic to the maintenance of world peace; therefore it is the duty of the international communit...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Foreign Investment
I believe that one of the greatest factors to a higher rate of economic development in any country, including Ethiopia, is the ava...
TEACHING OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | The African Liberation Movement
At this point it would be fitting to pay tribute to such distinguished personalities as Mr. Jomo Kenyatta, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Dr....
H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I Speech on Inspiring Good Example
The Emperor Speaks
“A man who knows from whence he comes and where he is going will cooperate with his fellow human beings. He w...
H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie Speech on Knowledge
The Emperor Speaks
“Knowledge paves the way to Love, and Love in its turn fosters understanding, and leads one along the path ...
1971, September 10: H.I.M. Haile Selassie Speech on True Education
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY
Mankind, be it in past, present of future, has always been judged not by color, or creed, but...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Christians and Moslems in Eritrea
Both Christians and Moslems in Eritrea, without any religious antagonism, have lived side by side in harmony with faith in the wor...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Religion and Morality
To make our wills obedient to good influences and to avoid evil, therefore, is to show the greatest wisdom. In order to follow thi...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Ethiopia’s 3000 years of independence
Many and severe have been the waves of attack which have beaten against the fastnesses of Our beloved homeland. Numerous have been...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Division — Colonial Legacy
All of us realize that if nations are to be divided along tribal lines and then along village lines — for in each tribe there are ...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | RECONCILIATION WITH ITALY
On this historic occasion, after so many trials and vicissitudes suffered by the nations of the world, including Our beloved peopl...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Freedom from Hunger
From time immemorial hunger, disease and illiteracy have been man's persistent enemies which have plagued his effort to lead a ful...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | NATIONAL UNITY
The efforts made to expand educational opportunities in the country and to protect the national unity of Our people have met with ...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | PRAYERS FOR PEACE
We offer Our prayers in thankfulness, so do We offer Our prayers and remembrance now, and in the silence of Our service, for those...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | The United Nations
The authority of the Organization has been mocked, as individual member-states have proceeded, in violation of its commands, to pu...
H.I.M. Advice | Let usefulness be your hallmark today, not adolescence.
Evaluate your ideas: separate the good in them from the bad. Your hands once put to the plough, do not look back. Education moulds...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… Address to the World Council of Churches
This is particularly so as it is more timely than ever for followers of Christ to gather to deliberate on current vital issues aff...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… World Council of Churches
It is with feelings of great spiritual and personal happiness that We witness the convening of this meeting of the Central Committ...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY.. AGRICULTURE
Since Ethiopia’s economy is predominantly agricultural, agriculture must play a large role in the plans which have been drawn up, ...
1965 New Years Wish | Teachings of His Imperial Majesty
Ethiopia intends to play her full part in the forthcoming international conclaves. Her principal and over-riding desire is to help...
Teaching of His Imperial Majesty | Call to the People
In connection with these achievements, when we enquire into the origins of the attempt of man to utilize this knowledge and go bey...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… United Efforts
We are deeply impressed and encouraged to see our people assuming social responsibility and making substantial contributions towar...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… DEVELOPMENT
It is with great satisfaction that We remember, when over forty-four years ago, We established what was the beginning of this prin...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… Call to Arms
Psalm 2:2 The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the LORD and His Anointed One:"
Fig...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… World Peace
At this juncture, We wish to give due regard to problems that affect world peace. In this connection, We refer to the situation in...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… INTERAFRICA
In our own lifetime the world has undergone changes more sweeping and striking than those seen during any similar period in histor...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… HIGHER EDUCATION
It is, therefore, your duty to exercise life-long vigilance to ensure that the fruits of your labors are worthy of the efforts spe...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… May 07, 1965
Through the struggle of her people, Ethiopia has survived and this survival has afforded her the opportunity to bring the weight o...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY…October 28, 1966
Since nobody can interfere in the realm of God we should tolerate and live side by side with those of other faiths. However, if th...
TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY…May 25, 1963
Today, Africa has emerged from this dark passage. Our Armageddon is past. Africa has been reborn as a free continent and Africans ...
Emperor Haile Selassie’s Advice | International Literacy Day
Today marks International Literacy Day which is being observed for the fifth time through the aegis of the United Nations Educatio...
1930: Addis Ababa celebrates the coronation of H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I
Addis Ababa celebrates the coronation of H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I, with crown and sceptre, he makes a tour of the capital. ...
1948: April 5: H.I.M. Speech – Vision, religion & morality guides the human mind
One cannot deny that in former times man's life had been one of toil and hardship. It is correct to say, therefore, that modern ci...
Emperor Haile Selassie’s Advice | President Johnson
Mr. President, Mrs. Johnson, distinguished guests:
First of all, Mr. President, I wish to state my satisfaction of the fact you...
1969, Sept 7: H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I Speech Opening Session O.A.U. Summit
At Opening Session of O.A.U. Summit
Sunday, September 7, 1969
The Lion of Judah has prevailed
Haile Selassie I, Elect of God
K...
Haile Selassie I Speaks: To sustain us in all our tasks we count on the women of Africa
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
“African civilization in its potential magnitude must be able to command fortitude, patience, tolera...
Emperor Haile Selassie’s Advice | Higher Education
A well organized education should not be one which prepares students for a good remuneration alone. It should be one that can help...
Haile Selassie I Quote: Discipline of the mind is basic ingredient of general morality
H.I.M. EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I SPEAKS:
"Discipline of the mind is a basic ingredient of genuine morality and therefore...
Emperor Haile Selassie’s Advice | The Spirit of Africa
We have just returned from the Accra meeting of the Heads of African States and governments, where fresh evidence was adduced that...
H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Speaks: All Men are Born Equal
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
Since in the scale of creation all men are born equal, it is imperative that all laws should be equitable in t...
Haile Selassie Speech: Leadership
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
He who has not learned to render prompt and willing service to others will find it difficult to win ...
EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE’S ADVICE | Let Peace Reign In Your Hearts
Every Christian, by meditating on [Jesus'] life and the work He accomplished for all of us, tends to forget the trials he faces an...
Emperor Haile Selassie’s Advice | Africa’s Colonial Legacy
In the past, one could say the divisions that existed in the ranks of Africans were due in some measures to the legacy of colonial...
Emperor Haile Selassie’s Address to the World Council of Churches
Mr. Chairman, Eminences and Distinguished Members of the Central Committee,
It is with feelings of great spiritual and personal...
Our Emperor’s Advice |The Education of Women
With regards to the boys, We are satisfied with the progress made. Our hope in this circumstance is partially fulfilled; but the p...
HIM Emperor Haile Selassie’s Address to the United Nations | October 6 1963
Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates:
Twenty-seven years ago, as Emperor of Ethiopia, I mounted the rostrum in Geneva, Switzerl...
Emperor Haile Selassie I Awards Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan With Honorary Degree
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS...
On the occasion of Your Excellency's visit to Our country it gives Us special pleasure to receive you at ...
H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Speech: The Essence of Power
"The power which you possess is but one side of the coin; the other is responsibility. There is no power or authority without re...
Haile Selassie Speech: Message to Black People of United States
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
"My message to the black people of the United States is that they continue to press forward with determination...
1954, June 18: Emperor Haile Selassie’s Visit to Oklahoma State University
His Imperial Majesty was the first reigning foreign head of state to visit the state of Oklahoma on 18 June 1954. The Emperor brou...
1964, Oct. 23: Haile Selassie Speech + Pics: Graduation, Harar Military Academy
…You are commanders tomorrow …
“ … Ethiopia is anxious to preserve and safeguard peace not only to herself, but she...
Haile Selassie I Speech: We must sacrifice for principles and ideals
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
Today, while man still remains incapable of controlling his insatiable lust for power and wealth and persists ...
Haile Selassie Speech: Call for meeting of churches who belong to same fold
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
Ever since We ascended the historic throne of Ethiopia, We have considered it Our duty to call for a meeting o...
Haile Selassie Speech: Evaluate your ideas, separate good from the bad
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
Evaluate your ideas: separate the good in them from the bad. Your hands once put to the plough, do not look ba...
H.I.M. Speaks: Our liberty is meaningless unless all Africans are free
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
"Africa’s victory, although proclaimed, is not yet total, and areas of resistance still remain. Today, We name...
H.I.M. Speech: Belief in The Almighty & Christian Faith sustain him in difficulties
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
"There are many instances in my life where the belief in The Almighty and the Christian Faith have sustained m...
1960, July 17: H.I.M Speaks: Readiness to Defend Africa Against Oppression
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
"That being a place where it is possible to reveal one's readiness to defend oppression against Africa, you ar...
H.I.M. Speech: Christians an Moslems in Eritrea live in harmony
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS...Both Christians and Moslems in Eritrea, without any religious antagonism, have lived side by side in harmony ...
H.I.M. Speaks: Africa must guarantee our own precious liberty as independent nations
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
"During the past year, We paid State Visits to nearly a dozen African nations, and in the views which We exc...
H.I.M. Speaks: Work with cooperative spirit meet great success, quotes Christ
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
"There is no doubt that work done through co-operative spirit shall meet with success. Christ affirmed: "... T...
1968: Haile Selassie Speaks on Fetha Nagast
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS...When we ascended Our Imperial Throne and enacted a Penal Code compiled on the basis of the Fetha Nagast, We m...
H.I.M. Speaks on Christ the The Temple of God
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS...After our blameless Creator (Iyesus Kristos) was sent to this world by His Father, then the hearts of all bel...
1963, Sep. 23, H.I.M. Speaks: Education Develops The Intellect
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS...Education develops the intellect; and the intellect distinguishes man from other creatures.It is education th...
H.I.M. Speaks: Prime Duty is to Preach the Gospel of Grace to Humanity
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS...This age above all ages is a period in history when it should be our prime duty to preach the Gospel of Grace...
1965, May 07: H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Speech : Modern Ethiopianism
As the years wear by, man's horizon grows wider and wider and the vistas multiply. So it is with Ethiopia. As the nation moves pro...
Miyazya 27 1934 / May 5th 1941 – His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I speaks on Liberation Day
On His Majestic arrival in Addis Ababa on Liberation Day
Miyazya 27 1934 / May 5th 1941
(from "My Life and Ethiopia's Progress" ...
1966, Oct. 28: H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I Speaks: Warns Mankind, The Tower of Babel
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS "It is Our firm belief that only what the Lord wills will be done. We should be careful that the results thus a...
Quick Facts: Our Emperor Haile Selassie I’s Daily Routine
The Emperor’s daily routine is fairly traditional. Arising at 6am, he attends prayers, takes constitutional walk or indulges in mi...
1965, May 26 – Haile Selassie I Speech: African Liberation Day
"The first conference of the independent African states was held in Accra, Ghana, on April 15, 1958. It was decided then to celebr...
Quick Facts: Haile Selassie I Time Magazine Quote, His Coronation
With the cross of Je-sus on his breast, Teferi Mekonnen already King of kings, conquering Lion of Judah and Elect of God, proceede...
H.I.M. Speaks: Following Christ & Ethiopia’s active Christianity
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS: "If the nation for which I am the Emperor follows and accepts this, since its also what I accept and follow, I...
1966, April 24: H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Visits Haiti
Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia (fore, R) reviewing parade
with President Francois Duvalier (fore, L) during v...
1966, April 21: H.I.M. Haile Selassie I State Visit to Jamaica + Photo Gallery
Haile Selassie visited Jamaica on April 21, 1966, and approximately one hundred thousand Rastafari from all over Jamaica descended...
1966, April 18: Emperor Haile Selassie Visits Trinidad & Tobago
Emperor Haile Selassie I Visited Trinidad & Tobago on April 18, 1966, then Jamaica on April 21, 1966
When Trinidad &...
1966, April 21: Emperor Haile Selassie I Visit to Barbados
2016 also signals the 50th anniversary of the visit of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie 1st to this island and other Caribbean ...
Short Bio Doc: His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, of Ethiopia
Haile Selassie's full title in office was "His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, King of K...
Quick Fact: Nelson Mandela speaks on H.I.M. Haile Selassie I
“His Imperial Majesty himself a rich and unfailing fountain of wisdom, has been foremost in promoting the cause of Unity, Independ...
1965 January 21, Defender of The Faith Rare Video & Speech
January 21, 1965
Venerable and Holy Fathers,
In listening to the profound spiritual message conveyed by your closing address...
1959, Dec. 25: Haile Selassie I Christmas with the Lutheran Hour
Interview on Christmas Day 1959 in Ethiopia with Haile Sellassie I by The Lutheran Hour. Asking HIM questions about Bible and how ...
FREE Audio Download: Dec. 25, 1937 SPECIAL: A Christmas Broadcast to America – Message from H.I.M. Haile Selassie First, Emperor of Ethiopia
H.I.M Haile Selassie I 1937 Christmas Speech on Count Ossie Dub by Sis. Fan'aye SunLight-Selassie
The Lion of Judah has prev...
H.I.M. Short Reel: Introducing Ethiopia to The West
Transcribed by RasTafari TV Network:
Ethiopia has been a Christian kingdom from the first half of the 4th century. There are o...
1966, Nov. 6: H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I Speech – New Way of Life
What we seek is a new and a different way of life. We search for a way of life in which all men will be treated as responsible hum...
1965, Nov. 17: H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Spirit of Africa Speech
Spirit of Africa
We have just returned from the Accra meeting of the Heads of African States and governments, where fresh evidenc...
1962, Nov. 18: H.I.M. Haile Selassie’s Dedication of the Debre Libanos Church
When two years ago We laid in this monastery of Saint Tekle Haimanot the cornerstone for this church, We had expressed the hope th...
1962, Oct. 15: H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Speech – General Education Teacher Training
Since the problem now faced not only by Ethiopia but by the entire world as well as a result of the shortage of teachers looms lar...
1963, Oct 6: H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I Address to the United Nations
Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates:
Twenty-seven years ago, as Emperor of Ethiopia, I mounted the rostrum in Geneva, Switze...
Rare Speech | Emperor Haile Selassie I – The Responsibility of African youth
Rare speech of king Haile Selassie the responsibility of African youth
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1966, Oct. 26 – Berlin World Congress on Evangelism, H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Speech
BUILDING AN ENDURING TOWER
As Jesus Christ has said: "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the mi...
1973, June 24: Haile Selassie I Speaks Never Regret or Cursed Our Fate
OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS
Even at the hardest, most painful moments, We have never regretted or cursed our fate. Never. And why should W...
1963, May 25: H.I.M. Haile Selassie OAU Speech African Summit
On May 25, 1963 the Organization for African Unity (OAU) was established with a permanent headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopi...
1941, May 5 – Triumphant Entry – Victory Day
Opening
People of my country and especially my faithful soldiers!
No human lips can express the thankfulness which I feel to t...