Word: america
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...America know that for many decades our nation has practiced and proclaimed these convictions and purposes. But this is not enough. For years, doubts about us have been skillfully nurtured in foreign lands by those who oppose America's ideals...
Then I hope to make this truth clear-that, on all this earth, not anywhere does our nation seek territory, selfish gain or unfair advantage for itself. I hope all can understand that beyond her shores, as at home, America aspires only to promote human happiness, justly achieved...
...course, as all the world knows, at times and in some respects, we have fallen short of the high ideals held up for us by our founding fathers. But one of the glories of America is that she never ceases her striving toward this shining goal...
...this striving we do not forget that in the eyes of millions in older lands, our America is still young, in some respects, is still on trial...
...suggestion, as I start this journey tonight, that you, and those close to you, join with me in a renewed dedication to our moral and spiritual convictions, and in that light re-examine our own record, including our shortcomings. In this rededication we shall replenish the true source of America's strength-her faith; and, flowing from it, her love of liberty, her devotion to justice...