In this excerpt from President Kennedy's 1963 Civil Rights Address, he included the examples of American troops in Vietnam and West Berlin for what purpose?

"Today, we are committed to a worldwide struggle to promote and protect the rights of all who wish to be free. And when Americans are sent to Vietnam or West Berlin, we do not ask for whites only. It ought to be possible, therefore, for American students of any color to attend any public institution they select without having to be backed up by troops."

to explain the need for peace in Asia and Europe

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In this excerpt from President Kennedy's 1963 Civil Rights Address, he included the examples of American troops in Vietnam and West Berlin for what purpose?

"Today, we are committed to a worldwide struggle to promote and protect the rights of all who wish to be free. And when Americans are sent to Vietnam or West Berlin, we do not ask for whites only. It ought to be possible, therefore, for American students of any color to attend any public institution they select without having to be backed up by troops." 

 to explain the need for peace in Asia and Europe

lena772 · Answer

to expand the meaning of the word American to include all people 

 to explain the need for peace in all nations 

 to expand the efforts of American troops abroad

lena772 · Answer

Not sure if it'd be the second or third option.

anonymous · Answer

I think it's the second option..

anonymous · Answer

but...it could also be d

anonymous · Answer

however, I think that the most correct answer is b

lena772 · Answer

Thank you. I appreciate it. :)

anonymous · Answer

np

lena772 · Answer

The answer was d. :)