THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
JOHN F KENNEDY AND THE COLD WAR
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Economic turmoil can only be overcome with sacrifice.
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Racial equality can only be achieved at a local level.
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Volunteerism abroad will defeat Communism.
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Only a strong military presence can protect Central America.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Kennedy’s inaugural address inspired children and adults to see the importance of civic action and public service. His historic words, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country, ” challenged every American to contribute in some way to the public good.
Detailed explanation-2: -And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Detailed explanation-3: -Kennedy Library; National Archives and Records Administration. On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address in which he announced that “we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty."