The "Four Freedoms" Speech by FDR
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Curipod generated lesson: "The "Four Freedoms" Speech by FDR". #8-10
brian.lindsay
Updated 5 months ago
1. Slide
60 seconds
In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his 'Four Freedoms' speech in a joint session of Congress. In the speech, President Roosevelt articulated four fundamental freedoms that people 'everywhere in the world' should share: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. These freedoms form the foundation of American political and social values and continue to be an important part of the United States' national identity.
The Four Freedoms Speech by FDR
2. Slide
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Four Freedoms Speech: A speech given by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941 in which he outlined four freedoms that all people should enjoy - freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear. The Atlantic Charter: A joint declaration signed by the United States and United Kingdom during World War II, which proclaimed eight common principles that both countries would work toward achieving after the war. Four Freedoms: The four principles outlined in FDR's speech - freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear - which he declared were essential for a peaceful and prosperous world.
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3. Slide
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Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote the “Four Freedoms” speech in just one day. The “Four Freedoms” speech was not the first of its kind. President Woodrow Wilson gave a similar speech in 1918, outlining “Fourteen Points” for peace. The “Four Freedoms” speech was the first of its kind to be broadcast nationally on the radio.
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4. Word cloud
120 seconds
In a few words, name one of the freedoms mentioned in FDR's 'Four Freedoms' speech?
5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What was the most important idea that President Roosevelt expressed in his "Four Freedoms" Speech?
6. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What did FDR mean when he said "freedom from fear" in his Four Freedoms Speech?
7. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a pie floating in space with an alien taking a slice of it.
8. Poll
60 seconds
In which year did FDR deliver the Four Freedoms speech?
- 1941
- 1943
- 1945
9. Poll
60 seconds
What were the four freedoms that FDR mentioned in his speech?
- Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.
- Freedom of press, freedom to bear arms, freedom to own property and freedom to assemble.
- Freedom to travel, freedom of education, right to vote and right to work.
10. Poll
60 seconds
Where did FDR deliver the Four Freedoms Speech?
- United States Capitol
- The White House
- US Congress
11. Poll
60 seconds
What was the purpose of the Four Freedoms Speech?
- To prepare Americans for possible war with Germany.
- To urge Congress for more funding for military defense programs.
- To declare war on Japan.
12. Poll
60 seconds
Which one below is not one of the four freedoms presented by FDR in his speech?
- Freedom from Ignorance
- Freedom from Want
- Freedom of Speech
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