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On the recordOctober 10, 1963
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this home where Mrs. Roosevelt lived longer than any other First Lady and take part in this ceremony commemorating the issuance of this stamp.
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Joseph Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks at the Ceremony Marking the Issuance of the Eleanor Roosevelt Commemorative Stamp

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