FDR
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1933, until his death on April 12, 1945. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in New York and is best known for his leadership during two of the most significant crises in American history: the Great Depression and World War II. Roosevelt implemented the New Deal, a series of programs and reforms aimed at economic recovery and social welfare, which fundamentally reshaped the role of the federal government in American life.
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April 12, 1945
We must go on to do all in our power to conquer the doubts and the fears, the ignorance and the greed, which made this horror possible.
— FDR
Apr 12, 1945
I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.
Apr 9, 1945
Possession of any mine or mines taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior as soon as he determines that such possession is no longer required for the successful prosecution of the war.
Apr 9, 1945
All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.
Apr 9, 1945
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.
Apr 9, 1945
The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.
Apr 4, 1945
It seems obvious that we will be more or less responsible for security in all the Pacific waters.
Apr 4, 1945
We are absolutely un changed in our policy of two years ago, for immediate Filipino independence.
Apr 3, 1945
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Apr 2, 1945
The Federal Loan Administrator and the War Food Administrator are hereby designated as additional members of the Economic Stabilization Board.
Mar 25, 1945
Our participation in the Food and Agriculture Organization will be an essential step in this collaboration.
Mar 25, 1945
It will recommend agricultural policies and advise Nations on their food and agricultural problems, but it will have no power to coerce or command.
Mar 25, 1945
The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger.
Mar 25, 1945
All sections of our population—labor, farmers, businessmen have shared and will share in the benefits which increased trade brings.
Mar 25, 1945
Trade is fundamental to the prosperity of Nations, as it is of individuals.
Mar 25, 1945
We all know that the reduction of Government-created barriers to trade will not solve all our trade problems.
Mar 25, 1945
I recommend that the Congress authorize the acceptance of the Constitution and the participation of the United States in the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization.
Mar 25, 1945
The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.
Mar 25, 1945
The coming victory of the United Nations means that they, and not their enemies, have power to establish the foundations of the future.
Mar 25, 1945
The coming total defeat of our enemies, and of the philosophy of conflict and aggression... gives us a new chance and a better chance than we have ever had to bring about conditions under which the Nations of the world substitute…
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