Compare And Contrast Roosevelt And Obama's Speech

Has the freedom of fear changed over time? Looking at two speeches from different time periods in history supply thought to consider judgment if freedom of fear has changed or not. The texts being analyzed are Roosevelt 's “Four Freedoms” speech and Obama 's “Welcome Speech to the UK Prime Minister Cameron”. Both speeches deal with similar things such as the future of Americans, helping other countries become democratic, and etc. It is presumed both Presidents not only wanted to help their own country but others that are or were becoming similar to the United States. Both Presidents said that they want to help other countries. An example would be when Roosevelt said “We Americans are vitally concerned in your defense of freedom. We are putting forth our energies, our resources, and our organizing powers to give you the strength to regain and maintain a free world...”. Most times (but not all …show more content…
They both wanted to help other countries. Primarily they wanted to help their own country, the United States of America. Obama was more specific on what country he wanted to help like the Middle East and North Africa. Roosevelt was not as specific by providing just an overall standpoint on things. They both wanted to help other countries that wanted freedom and democracy. This was to hopefully make the world a nicer place with less fear. A world without fear would be a good place as no one wants to live in fear of terrorists, lack of jobs, lack of money, lack of health care, or any of the many things that help the world and life improve. Presidents need to act more like Obama and Roosevelt so no one will live in fear of anything. No one wants their freedoms eliminated or to live in fear. Freedom of fear is a very good thing and adds to the prime of life. The world needs to respect differences and learn to live together - the world needs to learn to live with freedom of