Freedom from Fear

When World War II broke out in Europe, it was the beginning of a new race to build bombs and war machines. Today, nations continue to build dangerous weapons. Read why freedom from fear is still important more than 70 years after President Roosevelt spoke of it. And learn about ways people are working to eliminate the arms of war and ensure freedom from fear 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. Fredom of Speech and Expression, Freedom from Want, Freedom to Workship, Freedom from Fear