Answer: Paragraph 1) to remind all Americans to stay engaged in the effort to secure peace and liberty worldwide
Paragraph 2) to clarify that an end to the present world conflict can only come with complete allied victory
Paragraph 3) to promise uninterrupted continuation of the previous administration's duties and struggles
Paragraph 4) to warn that only the victors can dictate how peace is established and how justice is carried out
Explanation:
There's nothing really that means exactly "laughing at oneself," as far as I know, but some related words are self-ridicule and self-belittlement, though these have a more negative connotation. Hope this helps.
After you finish reading that book I would like to read it.
Explanation:
A counterclaim is a document or reference that provides information. A counterclaim is an opinion or stated idea that not everyone believes.