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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.
Historical Content & Transcripts
Nancy Pelosi's Eulogy at John Lewis Funeral July 30
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave a eulogy at John Lewis’ funeral on July 30. She said: “So when he spoke, people listened. When he led, people followed”. Read the eulogy speech transcript here.
Donald Trump Coronavirus Press Conference Transcript July 30: Talks Election, Protests, Stimulus
President Donald Trump held a Coronavirus Task Force press conference on July 30. He discussed donating plasma, the federal election, economic stimulus, and Portland protests. Read the transcript of his news briefing here.
John Lewis Memorial Service Transcript
A memorial was held on July 27 at the US Capitol for Representative John Lewis, the first Black lawmaker to lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke about John Lewis’ work and legacy. Read the transcript of the memorial service here.
Donald Trump Presents Medal of Freedom to Jim Ryun Transcript July 24
President Donald Trump presented the Medal of Freedom to Olympian and former Congressman, Jim Ryun, on July 24. Read the transcript of the event here.
Donald Trump Speech Transcript July 24: Signs Executive Orders to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Donald Trump gave a speech on July 24 where he signed executive orders to lower prescription drug prices. Read his full speech transcript here.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) House Floor Speech Transcript on Yoho Remarks July 23
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) gave a speech on the House floor about Rep. Ted Yoho’s remarks towards her on July 23. Read the transcript.
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