The Four Freedoms Speech was delivered by President Franklin Roosevelt in January 1941. It outlined four essential freedoms (freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear) that should be universally upheld.
Think of the Four Freedoms Speech as a powerful anthem sung by a choir representing democratic values across nations.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A document adopted by the United Nations in 1948 that outlines fundamental human rights and freedoms for all individuals.
Atlantic Charter: A joint declaration issued by Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt in August 1941 that outlined their vision for post-war peace and cooperation.
Economic Bill of Rights: Proposed by President Roosevelt in his State of the Union Address in 1944, it aimed to guarantee specific economic rights for all Americans such as employment opportunities, fair wages, healthcare access, education, and social security.
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