USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

THE COLD WAR

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“. . . Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.". Which conclusion is best supported by this quotation from a speech by President Kennedy?
A
The Cold War was over, and the Soviet Union was beginning to unravel.
B
President Kennedy was encouraging the US to take a very strong presence in foreign affairs
C
Compromise and appeasement were the best avenues to world peace.
D
President Kennedy understood that the U.S. was limited in what it could do
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” “Inaugural Address (1), ” January 20, 1961, Public Papers of the Presidents: John F. Kennedy, 1961.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The meticulously crafted piece of oratory dramatically announced a generational change in the White House. It called on the nation to combat “tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself” and urged American citizens to participate in public service.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. . . .

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