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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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April 21, 1947 – Princess Elizabeth’s Incredibly Powerful 21st Birthday Message
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April 21, 1947 – Princess Elizabeth’s Incredibly Powerful 21st Birthday Message Transcript

Speaking from South Africa on the occasion of her 21st birthday in 1947, Princess Elizabeth dedicates herself to the service of the Empire and calls upon its young people to support her in the endeavor. Read the transcript here.

September 9, 2022
The Queen's Christmas Broadcast 1952 Transcript

The Queen's Christmas Broadcast 1952 Transcript

After her Accession on 6 February 1952, The Queen broadcasted her first Christmas Message live on the radio from her study at Sandringham, Norfolk. Read the transcript here.

September 9, 2022
'Daughter of Auschwitz' chronicles the life of one of the youngest Holocaust survivors

'Daughter of Auschwitz' chronicles the life of one of the youngest Holocaust survivors

The new memoir “Daughter of Auschwitz” tells the harrowing story of one young girl’s survival through the Holocaust. Read the transcript of the news coverage here.

September 7, 2022

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