THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
JOHN F KENNEDY AND THE COLD WAR
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Moscow
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Soviet Union
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Berlin
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Korea
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Detailed explanation-1: -So let me ask you as I close, to lift your eyes beyond the dangers of today, to the hopes of tomorrow, beyond the freedom merely of this city of Berlin, or your country of Germany, to the advance of freedom everywhere, beyond the wall to the day of peace with justice, beyond yourselves and ourselves to all mankind.
Detailed explanation-2: -The speech is considered one of Kennedy’s finest, delivered at the height of the Cold War and the New Frontier. It was a great morale boost for West Berliners, who lived in an enclave deep inside East Germany and feared a possible East German occupation.
Detailed explanation-3: -John F. 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-4: -Nellie Connally, the First Lady of Texas, turned to Kennedy, who was sitting behind her, and commented, “Mr. President, you can’t say Dallas doesn’t love you". Kennedy’s reply – “No, you certainly can’t” – were his last words.