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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Historical Content & Transcripts
Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Speech at Black Lives Matter Mural
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gave a speech at the unveiling of “Black Lives Matter Plaza”. At the site, “Black Lives Matter” is painted in 50-foot yellow letters near the White House on a section of 16th Street that sits just in front of Lafayette Park. Read the transcript of her speech here.
Reverend Al Sharpton Eulogy Transcript at George Floyd's Memorial Service
Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a eulogy from the George Floyd funeral in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Read the full eulogy speech transcript here.
John Boyega George Floyd Protest London Speech Transcript
Actor John Boyega from Star Wars gave a speech at Hyde Park in London at a George Floyd protest June 3. Read the full transcript of his speech here.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Press Conference Transcript: All Four Officers Charged in George Floyd Death
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison held a news briefing on the George Floyd death. He said all four police officers have now been charged and have warrants out for their arrest. Read the full speech transcript with details here.
Governor Tim Walz June 1 Press Conference Transcript on Minneapolis Protests
After the 6th night of Minneapolis protests over the death of George Floyd, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a June 1 press conference. Read the full transcript here.
Terrence Floyd, Brother of George Floyd, Memorial Prayer At Site of Floyd's Death
Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, held a prayer in Minneapolis at the place Floyd’s killing took place. He was joined by Rev. Kevin McCall, activist Chris Banks, and others. Read the transcript of the speech here.
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