Historical Speeches/Events
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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.
U.S. Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day Transcript
Dylan Baca, Chairman & CEO of Indigenous Peoples’ Initiative, explains the importance of recognizing the history and experiences of indigenous people in America. Read the transcript here.
9/11: The FDNY Transcript
On 9/11/01, 343 members of the FDNY perished while trying to rescue people trapped in the WTC. Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were there that day and the loved ones of those who never made it home. Read the transcript here.
The Queen's Coronation Day Speech Transcript
Following her coronation on 2 June 1953, Her Majesty The Queen reflected on the events of the day, thanked the public for their support and promised to serve the Commonwealth and Empire. Read the transcript here.
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