According to this quotation, President Kennedy wanted to "(1) assert United States leadership in world <span>affairs" as he evokes somewhat of a moral responsibility. </span>
Italy is the country that changed sides about a year after World War I began and joined new sides. Italy was actually part of an alliance that included the countries of Austria-Hungary and Germany. It was actually part of the Triple Alliance before World War I. I hope the answer helps you.
President Hoover believe that the federal government should stay out of the affairs of the people, and did next to nothing in regards to the suffering of the people in yeb Great Depression.
The majority of the Roman empire is located around the Mediterranean, and their capitol, Rome, was located in Italy close the the Mediterranean Sea, thus by location they are part of the Mediterranean world. If you look at a map of the Roman Empire it might help explain their location on the shores of the Mediterranean.