Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
NASCAR Hall of Fame: Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

The family of Dale Earnhardt, Sr., the NASCAR racer who died on the last lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001 pay tribute to him at his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, class of 2010. Continue reading

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Harris Wofford: “A day when we try to fulfill the goals MLK gave his life for”

Former U.S. Senator Harris Wofford shares his favorite memory of meeting Martin Luther King Jr. and remembers discussing the inevitable assassination of such a prominent civil rights leader with his wife, Coretta Scott King. Continue reading

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ruby Bridges on King’s presence throughout her life

Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges shares her memories of King's lessons and remembers what it was like to be exposed to civil rights at a young age by being integrated into the New Orleans school system. Continue reading

Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln gives the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863

Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It is considered one of America's greatest speeches and is memorable for its message of equality and human rights. Continue reading