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Today in History: Roosevelt's Four Freedoms Defined in State of the Union

1/6/2025

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During his State of the Union address on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced the Four Freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. He emphasized that these rights should be universally enjoyed, reflecting his vision for a more just and equitable world amid global turmoil.

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During his State of the Union address on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced the Four Freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. He emphasized that these rights should be universally enjoyed, reflecting his vision for a more just and equitable world amid global turmoil.