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Read the passage from John F. Kennedy's Speech at American University."

What kind of peace do I mean? What kind of peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war. Not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children--not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women—not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.

What is the effect of the phrase "Not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave" on the meaning of this passage?

A) The phrase emphasizes President Kennedy's claim that it is hard to gain peace and freedom, unless it is through death and servitude.

B) The phrase establishes President Kennedy's claim that peace is understood differently across the world, so creating it will take much compromise

C) The phrase emphasizes President Kennedy's claim that the only peace worth fighting for is the one that paves the road toward freedom and happiness

D)The phrase establishes President Kennedy's claim that peace needs to be fought for and attained by any means necessary​

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President Kennedy’s usage of the phrase, “not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave,” in his Strategy of Peace Speech delivered at American University (which I had the opportunity of attending) appears to be eluding to society’s misconceptions about peace. He appears to be urging citizens to examine current attitudes on peace and discussing the need for redefinition. To further grasp the effect of the phrase on the entirety of the President Kennedy’s Speech, I would recommend examining the political climate at the time, as well as, the full text, to more fully comprehend the content of the speech.

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