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4 Powerful Martin Luther King, Jr. Speeches That Aren’t ‘I Have A Dream’
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4th of July Speeches You Need to Know
Looking for patriotic inspiration? Read transcripts of the 14 best Fourth of July speeches to see how past presidents and leaders celebrated Independence Day.
14 Famous Speeches by Women to Inspire and Motivate You
Relive the powerful words of history-making women. Read 14 transcripts of famous speeches by women leaders and see how their words sparked change.
How to Preserve the Stories from Veterans in Your Family
Preserving veteran stories satisfies not just our human urge for storytelling, it acknowledges the sacrifices made to gain the freedoms we enjoy today.
The History of Closed Captioning: The Analog Era to Today
Join Rev for a quick tour of the history of closed captions—exploring their evolution and how they became so important today.
Rachel Levine Sworn In as First Openly Transgender Four-Star Admiral: Speech Transcript
Dr. Rachel Levine was sworn in as the first openly transgender four-star admiral on October 19, 2021. Read the transcript of her speech remarks here.
Colin Powell High Point University Commencement 2014 Speech Transcript
General Colin Powell delivered the 2014 commencement address at High Point University. Read the transcript of his full speech here.
Barack Obama Presidential Library Groundbreaking Speech
The groundbreaking for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago took place on September 28, 2021. Read the transcript of speeches from Lori Lightfoot, J.B. Pritzker, Michelle Obama, and Barack Obama here.
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