FDR's State of the Union Address in 1942 was significant as it marked a pivotal moment during World War II, emphasizing the United States' commitment to defeating fascism and supporting Allied nations. In this address, he outlined the Four Freedoms—freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear—articulating a vision for a post-war world grounded in democracy and human rights. This speech rallied American public support for the war effort and underscored the moral imperative driving U.S. involvement in the conflict.
It was formally known as the Annual Message from 1790 to 1934.It began to be informally called the State of the Union address from 1942 to 1946.Since 1947 it has generally been known as the State of the Union address.
Union of Armed Struggle ended in 1942.
Peruvian Democratic Union was created in 1942.
Union of Pioneers of Yugoslavia was created in 1942.
Oborona Tsaritsyna - 1942 was released on: Soviet Union: 29 March 1942 USA: 24 December 1942
Thomas Ward - rugby union - died in 1942.
James Ritchie - rugby union - died in 1942.
Sean Lynch - rugby union - was born in 1942.
Mike Gibson - rugby union - was born in 1942.
Soviet Union
Henry Taylor - rugby union - died on 1942-05-25.
James O'Donnell - rugby union - died on 1942-05-01.