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He must look beyond the average of the prosperity and well-being of the country, for averages easily cover up danger spots of poverty and instability.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “He must look beyond the average of the prosperity and well-being of the country, for averages easily cover up danger…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt warns against complacency in national prosperity, urging attention to hidden issues.
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