Inaugural Address

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What is the primary foreign-policy goal of Roosevelt in his 'Four Freedoms' speech?

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To help allies achieve military victory in a world war.

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What is the primary foreign-policy goal of Kennedy in his 'Inaugural Address'?

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Disarmament and world peace.

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What is charged language?

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Language that is emotionally loaded and intended to provoke a strong response.

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Provide an example of charged language from Kennedy's 'Inaugural Address'.

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'[T]he devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.'

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What does the term 'invoke' mean?

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To bring upon.

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What should the US do to expand democracy outside of the US according to Kennedy's speech?

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Defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger.

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What is antithesis in rhetoric?

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A contrast or opposition between two things.

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Provide an example of antithesis from Kennedy's speech.

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'The Berlin Wall was made of concrete and rock, but the youth of Germany tore it apart like soggy paper in 1989.'

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What is the significance of the Berlin Wall in the context of the Cold War?

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It symbolized the division between East and West and the ideological conflict of the Cold War.

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What does the term 'disarmament' refer to?

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The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.