FDR: “It was their fathers' task to make homes; it is their task to keep…”

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It was their fathers' task to make homes; it is their task to keep those homes; it is our task to help them win their fight.

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Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the shared responsibility of supporting families in maintaining their homes.

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FDR: “It was their fathers' task to make homes; it is their task to keep those homes; it is our task to help them win their…”