Background information

The Cold War

John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address is delivered on the background of the Cold War, which is known as a period of political tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II. While both nations fought against Germany, they also competed in the race for developing nuclear weapons. After the war, the United States – with a capitalist direction – and the Soviet Union – with a communist direction – emerged as superpowers willing to influence other n...