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Apple commemorated the 20th anniversary of Steve Jobs' iconic Stanford commencement speech by releasing a higher-quality video and sharing additional background on his preparation, highlighting his memorable quotes and life lessons.
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford commencement speech, which he initially doubted, became one of the most famous and influential speeches of all time, sharing personal stories and life lessons that continue to inspire millions, especially with its memorable closing words, 'Stay hungry, stay foolish.' The speech was crafted with help from friends like Michael Hawley and reflects Jobs' reflections on life, death, and pursuing one's passions.
During his commencement address at West Point, President Biden experienced a moment reminiscent of Jeb Bush's infamous plea for applause, prompting criticism from New York Post columnist Miranda Devine on Fox News. Devine noted the minimal audience response and accused Biden of using a line originally from Bill Clinton, questioning his leadership.
President Biden, in a commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy, emphasized that the cadets' oath is to the Constitution and not to any political party or president, indirectly rebuking former President Trump. Biden highlighted the importance of American democracy and the military's role in global conflicts, while also addressing current foreign policy challenges. The speech comes as Biden and Trump are in a closely contested rematch for the presidency.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a surprise commencement address to graduates from Johns Hopkins University, urging them to value their time and control their own lives. He compared the graduates to those fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, noting the fundamental difference between them is the question of time. Zelensky received an honorary doctorate degree from the university’s president at the commencement.
David Zaslav, the chief of Warner Bros Discovery, faced jeers and chants of "pay your writers" during his commencement address at Boston University. The picketers from the WGA and other unions waved signs and flew a plane overhead with the message "DAVID ZASLAV: PAY YOUR WRITERS." Zaslav never acknowledged the WGA strike or the protests during his speech, which focused on conventional graduation advice. The labor impasse is about to enter its fourth week.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, a self-proclaimed "Survivor superfan," offered lessons from the reality TV show to graduating law school students during her commencement address at American University's law school in Washington. Jackson drew parallels between the show and becoming a good lawyer, including making the most of resources, knowing your strengths, and playing the long game. She also advised shutting out distractions and staying even-keeled. Jackson's speech was her first as a justice and she will also give a commencement address at Boston University's law school.