FDR: “The nation cannot afford violence of any kind at the coal mines or in…”

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The nation cannot afford violence of any kind at the coal mines or in coal towns.

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Roosevelt condemns violence in coal mining areas, stressing the need for peace and order.

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FDR: “The nation cannot afford violence of any kind at the coal mines or in coal towns.”