Biden Channels FDR's 'Four Freedoms' Call to Action Against Threats to Democracy
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Biden invoked FDR's famous "Four Freedoms" speech from 1941, which rallied support for fighting Nazi aggression in WWII.
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FDR made the case for providing military aid to Britain and allies against Nazi conquest of Europe.
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FDR laid out a vision for freedom of speech, worship, from want, and from fear after the war.
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The speech helped catalyze congressional support for the Lend-Lease Act to supply Britain and allies.
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Biden cited it as an example of leadership in times of democracy under threat both abroad and at home.