Question

the following passages share a central idea. what is it?

• 17 points

\let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay
any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose
any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.\ - jfks inaugural
address
\we must all prepare to make the sacrifices that the emergency - almost
as serious as war itself - demands. whatever stands in the way of speed
and efficiency in defense preparations must give way to the national
need.\ - fdrs \four freedoms\ speech
the speakers of each passage are warning americans that they must not avoid their
civic duties.
the speakers of each passage are warning other nations of americas military force.
the speakers of each passage are describing the dedication of americans to the
fight for freedom.
the speakers of each passage are describing the steps that americans will take to
prepare for war.

Explanation:

In JFK's speech, he emphasizes paying any price, bearing any burden etc. for liberty. FDR's speech talks about making sacrifices for national defense (related to freedom - as in the "Four Freedoms" which include freedom from fear etc.). Both are about Americans' dedication to the fight for freedom.

Answer:

The speakers of each passage are describing the dedication of Americans to the fight for freedom.