Question

Read the passage. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans—born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage—and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this Nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. According to President Kennedy in his Inaugural Address, what is America’s role regarding human rights?

Answer 1

Answer: B) The protection of human rights has always been and continues to be one of America’s essential duties.

Explanation: In the given passage from President Kennedy's Inaugural Address, we can see that he encourages people to maintain the protection and fight for the human rights, and says that even if this responsibility will pass to the next generation, America has always had as one of its essential duties the protection of human rights and it will continue to be a priority.

Answer 2

B. The protection of human rights has always been and continues to be one of America’s essential duties.