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What is the purpose of Paragraphs 4-9 ("This much we pledge . . . " and the four paragraphs that follow)? They explain specifically how Kennedy plans to honor his promise that the United States will do everything it takes to uphold liberty in nations across the world. The paragraphs describe how Kennedy intends to influence other countries to support the United States in taking the lead as a global super power. The paragraphs work together to develop the idea that Kennedy will commit the United States to stepping in to govern countries that turn away from Communism. Each paragraph describes a different part of the world in which Kennedy pledges military support from the United States to prevent the spread of Communism.

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Answer: B. taking action and facing challenges

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In his inaugural address, John F. Kennedy explains specifically how he plans to honor his promise that the United States will do everything it takes to uphold liberty in nations across the world. In the following paragraphs he states clearly that the country will help those "struggling to break the bonds of mass misery" not to compete against the communists or to lure voters but because it is the right thing to do. He also offers a special pedge to the sisters nations south of the United States "to convert our good words into good deeds" to fight poverty. Moreover, he addresses the adversary nations with a request of peace. Therefore, this inaugural address is a pledge of peace and liberty.

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