Historical Speeches/Events
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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.
Barack Obama Farewell Address Transcript
On January 10, 2017, in Chicago, former president Barack Obama delivered a heartfelt farewell address before an estimated TV audience of 24 million people. See the full transcript of the speech below.
Hillary Clinton "Women's Rights are Human Rights" Speech
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton gave a speech at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on September 5, 1995. Read the full transcript here.
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