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Why England Slept

By John F. Kennedy · 1940

An analysis of why Britain rearmed slowly before the Second World War, examining appeasement, democratic politics, public opinion, economics and military preparedness.

International Relations Sources

John F. Kennedy · 1940
Why England Slept

An analysis of why Britain rearmed slowly before the Second World War, examining appeasement, democratic politics, public opinion, economics and military preparedness.

John F. Kennedy · 1962
Address During The Cuban Missile Crisis

A televised address announcing Soviet missile installations in Cuba, a US naval quarantine and demands for their removal.

John F. Kennedy · 1963
Commencement address at American University

A Cold War address calling for a more practical peace, reduced nuclear tensions and greater mutual understanding between the United States and Soviet Union.

John F. Kennedy · 1963
Ich bin ein Berliner speech

A declaration of solidarity with West Berlin, contrasting democratic freedom with communist rule and affirming Western commitment to the divided city.

Ronald Reagan · 1984
Address to the Nation and Other Countries on United States-Soviet Relations

Reagan sets out his approach to United States-Soviet relations, calling for reduced arms, improved dialogue and peaceful competition based on realism, strength and negotiation.

Ernest Hemingway · 1935
Notes on the Next War

A warning against another European war, examining dictatorship, propaganda, military ambition and the risks of American involvement.

Bill Gates · 2026
The Year Ahead 2026: Optimism with footnotes

An outlook on global progress in 2026, examining aid, innovation, inequality, climate, healthcare, education, and the disruptive effects of artificial intelligence.

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