Freedom of Speech and Expression

Protected by the Bill or Rights, the freedom of speech and expression is one of the most cherished rights possessed by citizens of the United States. Explore why this right is important to young people today. Read about ways the freed on speech protects the media. And learn how this critical freedom is challenged around the world. In 1941, on the eve of the nation's entry into World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke to Congress and the world. In the speech, he outlined four universal freedoms that people around the world deserved. The Four Freedoms shows why these freedoms were important to fight for then - and why they're worth protecting today.