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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.
Bill Clinton Eulogy Transcript at John Lewis Funeral July 30
President Bill Clinton gave a eulogy at John Lewis’ funeral on July 30. He said: “He got into a lot of good trouble along the way, but let’s not forget, he also developed an absolutely uncanny ability to heal trouble waters”. Read the eulogy speech transcript here.
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.
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.
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