Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, stood before Congress to deliver his eighth State of the Union address, but this one would be different. With the world on the brink of chaos, he boldly proclaimed four essential human rights that would become the cornerstone of American foreign policy: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. In this iconic speech, Roosevelt redefined the American dream, inspiring a nation to fight for democracy and paving the way for the United States' entry into World War II.