On the recordNovember 15, 1949
One of the greatest tragedies which the war could produce would be a generation of children whose minds and bodies were stunted and warped.
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presidency.ucsb.eduOne of the greatest tragedies which the war could produce would be a generation of children whose minds and bodies were stunted and warped.
Remarks Upon Accepting Report of the U.S. Committee for the U.N. International Children's Emergency Fund.
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