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A woman giving a Fourth of July Speech outside with the American Flag behind her and to the left.
Holidays

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.

Jake Gibbs
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May 30, 2025
Brené Brown speaking on stage, gesturing with her hand and smiling.
Historical Speeches/Events

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.

Luke Daugherty
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August 22, 2024
Preserve stories from veterans in your family
Historical Speeches/Events

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.

Anna Rachel Rich
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May 27, 2021
An older TV stands against a wall
Historical Speeches/Events

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.

Rev Press
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May 12, 2021

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A More Perfect Union Speech Transcript - Barack Obama

A More Perfect Union Speech Transcript - Barack Obama

Barack Obama delivers his "A More Perfect Union" speech. Read the full transcript here.

March 18, 2008
George Bush Address After September 11 Attacks: Transcript

George Bush Address After September 11 Attacks: Transcript

President George Bush addressed the nation on September 11, 2001 after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Read the transcript of his remarks here.

September 11, 2001
President Bill Clinton Memorial Day Speech 2000

President Bill Clinton Memorial Day Speech 2000

President Bill Clinton gave a Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery on May 29, 2000. Read the transcript of the speech here.

May 29, 2000

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