I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures.

Harry Truman

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Topic

American foreign policy Cold War

Speaker

Harry Truman

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1947 1940s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Truman, Harry S. Address about establishing the Truman Doctrine. Joint session of Congress. 12 Mar. 1947, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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Time
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Citation

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France has lost a battle. But France has not lost the war.

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Charles de Gaulle
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Medium
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Language
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Time
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Citation

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That's our motto. We want freedom by any means necessary. We want justice by any means necessary. We want equality by any means necessary.

Malcolm X

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Black freedom struggle
Speaker
Malcolm X
Medium
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Genre
Political speech
Language
English
Time
1964 1960s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Malcolm X. Speech at the founding rally of Organization of Afro-American Unity. Founding rally of Organization of Afro-American Unity. 28 June 1964, Audubon Ballroom, New York City, NY, USA.