In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger.

John F. Kennedy

Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy

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Defending freedom Threats to freedom Freedom

Speaker

John F. Kennedy

Source

Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy Presidential inaugural address

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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

Kennedy, John F. "Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1961, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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I know why the caged bird sings!

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Language
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Time
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