Historical Content & Transcripts
4 Powerful Martin Luther King, Jr. Speeches That Aren’t ‘I Have A Dream’
Historical Content & Transcripts
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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.
Transcripts
National Archives Preview
The National Archives previews an exhibition marking America's 250th anniversary. Read the transcript here.
JFK Commencement Address at American University
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy's commencement address at American University on June 10, 1963. Read the transcript here.
Taylor Swift Speaks at NYU 2022 Commencement
Taylor Swift speaks at the NYU 2022 commencement. Read the transcript here.
Amy Poehler Speaks at 2011 Harvard College Class Day
Amy Poehler Speaks at 2011 Harvard College Class Day. Read the transcript here.
Ellen DeGeneres Speaks at Tulane University's 2009 Commencement
Ellen DeGeneres speaks at Tulane University's 2009 commencement. Read the transcript here.
Conan O'Brien delivers 2011 Dartmouth Commencement Address
Conan O'Brien delivers the 2011 commencement address at Dartmouth College. Read the transcript here.
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