Asks Quote by Frank Knox
“If future generations ask us what we are fighting for [in World War Two], we shall tell them the story of Lidice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional address, 1943, WWII
He wants future generations to remember the sacrifice of Lidice as the reason for fighting.
In simple terms: Remember Lidice's story.
Honor past sacrifices to motivate present actions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Education
- commemoration
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies preserve honest historical narratives?
- What lessons does Lidice teach today?
Memory can be politicized.