04/13/1930
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"It should stimulate the clarification of public mind and the advancement of public thought."
"The American way of meeting such a relief problem has been through voluntary effort and for many years this effort has been centered in the American Red Cross."
"It is essential that we should maintain the sound American tradition and spirit of voluntary aid in such emergency."
"We are faced with a national emergency."