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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

A great independence speech reminds us how our country began and who we are. Here are our favorite Fourth of July speeches in transcript form.

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

Throughout history, there have been countless inspirational and famous speeches by women. Here are a few of our favorites.

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
The International Women of Courage Award Ceremony Transcript

The International Women of Courage Award Ceremony Transcript

First Lady Jill Biden and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken host the 17th annual International Women of Courage Award Ceremony. Read the transcript here.

March 9, 2023
The History of Thanksgiving Transcript

The History of Thanksgiving Transcript

Although Thanksgiving celebrations dated back to the first European settlements in America, it was not until the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be a national holiday. Read the transcript here.

November 23, 2022
100 Years After Tomb Discovery, The Legacy Of King Tut Endures Transcript

100 Years After Tomb Discovery, The Legacy Of King Tut Endures Transcript

It has been a century since the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered. Imtiaz Tyab reports on the importance of King Tut’s legacy to Egypt’s economy and culture. Read the transcript here.

November 7, 2022

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