These peaceful fields hold a glory peculiarly their own.
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Memorial Day Address at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
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I feel very proud of that tribute, and I appreciate very much the attitude of the press about it.
I have informed Republican leaders that except for a few major addresses expounding policies of the administration I will not take part in the forthcoming campaign as my undivided attention must be given to the duties of my office.
It is folly for the world to go on breaking its back over military expenditure, and the United States is willing to take its share of responsibility by making definite proposals that will relieve the world.
I am most desirous of receiving from yourself and your able associates suggestions of any specific action that might be taken by Government or private agencies which would improve the situation.





