Four Freedoms Speech: Conclusion (Sentences 147-153) Summary

Finally, For Real

  • FDR dips back into America's history to contrast its moral goodness with the atrocities of the Axis powers, specifically those of Nazi Germany.
  • He cites the concentration camps and alludes to mass graves to make his point. Yikes.
  • He reiterates the civilized character of the future moral society he's promoting with the Four Freedoms, and he implies that the Axis powers are uncivilized. (Dang right.)
  • The future of America is entrusted to its righteous free people and to God.
  • Freedom is broadly defined as "the supremacy of human rights everywhere."
  • FDR addresses those nations under duress from the Axis powers and pledges America's help.
  • He confirms America's unity, determination, and strength and expresses his confidence in America's necessary victory.
  • There. Tell us you're not feeling super patriotic right about now.