Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.

Ronald Reagan

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Fragility of freedom Threats to freedom Freedom

Speaker

Ronald Reagan

Source

Address to the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1961 1960s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Reagan, Ronald. Address to the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. 30 Mar. 1961, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Phoenix, AZ, USA.

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Back then, government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.

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Hello darkness, my old friend
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Time
1964 1960s 20th century
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Citation

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Only free men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts.

Nelson Mandela

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Freedom Apartheid

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Nelson Mandela
Language
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Time
1985 1980s 20th century
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Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world?

Abraham Lincoln

First Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln
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Language
English
Time
1861 1860s 19th century
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Lincoln, Abraham. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1861, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Current Citation

Lincoln, Abraham. "First Inaugral Address, March 4, 1861." Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1859-1865, edited by Don E. Fehrenbacher. Library of America, 2018.