Photos: Oscar speeches that seized the moment Harold Russell (1947) – "...I'd like to accept this trophy in the name of all those thousands of disabled veterans who are laying in hospitals all over the country." -- Actor Harold Russell, accepting a special award at the 19th Academy Awards on March 13,1947. Hide Caption 1 of 20Photos: Oscar speeches that seized the moment Sacheen Littlefeather (aka Marie Cruz), accepting on behalf of Marlon Brando (1973) – "Hello. I will now read a short wire that I have been asked to read by the Vietnamese people. -- Vanessa Redgrave, accepting the best supporting actress award for her role in "Julia" at the 50th Academy Awards on April 3, 1978 at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Hide Caption 4 of 20Photos: Oscar speeches that seized the moment Jane Fonda (1979) – "[Speaking simultaneously in sign language:] I'm so happy.

Source: CNN February 23, 2017 18:22 UTC