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Lesson 64 of 84 · History
Women in History: Trailblazers
Famous speeches shaped history: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, King's 'I Have a Dream,' and Roosevelt's fireside chats moved millions to action and reflection.
Key Facts
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
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Primary sources come from the time of the event.
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Historians use evidence to support claims.
Timeline
1954
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
1963
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?