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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.
Donald Trump Roundtable Transcript on Race & Policing with African American Leaders
Donald Trump held a June 10 meeting with black leaders to talk about race & policing in America. He also announced he’ll be having a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma Friday. Read the full transcript of the roundtable here.
Michelle Obama Commencement Speech Transcript 2020
Former First Lady Michelle Obama gave a commencement address online to the graduating class of 2020. Read the full transcript of her speech here.
Reverend Al Sharpton George Floyd Funeral Eulogy Transcript June 9
Read the transcript of Reverend Al Sharpton’s eulogy speech at George Floyd’s funeral in Houston on June 9.
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