03/18/1947
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"When cases of infantile paralysis were reported among our occupation troops in Germany last year, your National Foundation went into action immediately."
"I am convinced that we have scarcely scratched the surface and that, as a Nation, we can make rapid progress in the immediate future."
"Our Department of State has already invited representatives from more than 60 nations to participate in this international conference being sponsored by the National Foundation."
"I ask you to give--and give generously-to the March of Dimes."