FDR: “The success of such a program as this, however, cannot be assured by governmental action alone.”

It has served as a link between the fighting man and his loved ones here at home.

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…

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.

The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.