Truman's 1949 Inaugural Address

What did Harry S. Truman swear to preserve, protect, and defend?

• The Constitution of the United States

• Economic stability

• The rights of man

• World peace

What does Truman ask for from every citizen?

• Financial support

• Help and prayers

• Silence and obedience

• Military service

What is essential for the welfare of the nation and world peace according to Truman?

• Economic recovery

• Working together

• Military strength

• Technological advancement

What does Truman say about the American people's belief in freedom of thought?

• It is negotiable

• It is secondary to economic prosperity

• It is a privilege

• It is a fundamental right

According to Truman, what do all men have a right to?

• A strong master

• Communism

• Equal justice under law

• Economic prosperity

What philosophy does Truman criticize for misleading people?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Democracy

• Capitalism

How does Truman describe the difference between democracy and communism?

• Based on their military strategies

• Through their approach to human rights

• By their cultural influences

• In terms of economic policies

What has the United States supported to apply democratic principles to international relations?

• Military alliances

• Economic sanctions

• Bilateral agreements

• The United Nations

What role does Truman assign to the United States in the post-war world?

• An economic powerhouse

• A passive observer

• A global leader in peace efforts

• A regional power

What is the goal of the European recovery programme according to Truman?

• To create economic dependencies

• To invigorate and strengthen democracy

• To promote American culture

• To establish military bases