Four speeches for the 4th of July

Here are some notable speeches for the 4th of July, and only one of them is Bill Pullman talking about sticking it to the aliens.

National day speeches are hard in the sense that there is a worn and cliched rhythm to them, so it’s difficult to jump out and say something exceptional. The most famous are usually ones that challenge national identity, that highlight injustice and the need for change.

In terms of 4th of July speeches and the USA, here are four worthy of note. Happy in…