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A woman giving a Fourth of July Speech outside with the American Flag behind her and to the left.
Holidays

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.

Jake Gibbs
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May 30, 2025
Brené Brown speaking on stage, gesturing with her hand and smiling.
Historical Speeches/Events

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.

Luke Daugherty
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August 22, 2024
Preserve stories from veterans in your family
Historical Speeches/Events

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.

Anna Rachel Rich
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May 27, 2021
An older TV stands against a wall
Historical Speeches/Events

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.

Rev Press
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May 12, 2021

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Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act Protecting Same-Sex and Interracial Marriages Transcript

Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act Protecting Same-Sex and Interracial Marriages Transcript

Biden Signs the Respect for Marriage Act, which protects same-sex and interracial marriages. Read the transcript here.

December 14, 2022
The History of Thanksgiving Transcript

The History of Thanksgiving Transcript

Although Thanksgiving celebrations dated back to the first European settlements in America, it was not until the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be a national holiday. Read the transcript here.

November 23, 2022
100 Years After Tomb Discovery, The Legacy Of King Tut Endures Transcript

100 Years After Tomb Discovery, The Legacy Of King Tut Endures Transcript

It has been a century since the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered. Imtiaz Tyab reports on the importance of King Tut’s legacy to Egypt’s economy and culture. Read the transcript here.

November 7, 2022

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