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FDR: The need is too pressing to await the outcome of further efforts at recruiting.

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The need is too pressing to await the outcome of further efforts at recruiting.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt stresses the urgency of addressing the nursing shortage for the armed forces.

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