Communism is based on the belief that man is so weak and inadequate that he is unable to govern himself, and therefore requires the rule of strong masters. Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and justice.

Harry Truman

Second Inaugural Address of Harry Truman

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Cold War Communism vs. democracy Communism Democracy Self-government Political theory

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Harry Truman

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Second Inaugural Address of Harry Truman Presidential inaugural address

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1949 1940s 20th century

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Truman, Harry S. "Second Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1949, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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