John F. Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address called for international cooperation to defeat communism and end the Cold War through diplomacy rather than military force. He urged unity between all people to support freedom and confront tyranny globally during a time of high tensions with the Soviet Union. The Cold War dominated American politics and foreign policy at the start of Kennedy's presidency.

1. JFK’s Inaugural address and the cold war

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