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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.
Lady Gaga Commencement Speech Transcript Class of 2020
Lady Gaga gave a commencement address to the class of 2020 in an online video. Read the full transcript of her speech here.
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.
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