Watch: Historic speeches of former British PM Margaret Thatcher

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died at 87 following a stroke, her spokesman has said. Thatcher was the first woman Prime Minister of England and also its longest serving, ruling from 1979–1990. Her speech after becoming Prime Minister in 1979 was much quoted: “Where there is discord, may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. And where there is despair, may we bring hope” [caption id=“attachment_690681” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. AP[/caption] Thatcher was known as the ‘iron lady’ for her uncompromising stance on many policy issues. These are some videos of pivotal moments from her life and political career: Here is Margaret Thatcher addressing the media outside 10 Downing Street after she was elected as British prime minister on 4 May 1979.

Margaret Thatcher’s statement on 30 October 1990 to the House of Commons, the speech famous for Thatcher’s No! No! No!

In the video below, Thatcher slams the Soviet Union for calling her the Iron Lady of the West.

In this audio clip, Thatcher announces the Falklands invasion to the House of Commons

After the Falklands War, Prime Minister Thatcher tells the press to “rejoice” over the victories of the war.