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FDR: “The great Chinese people have suffered grievous losses; Chungking has been almost wiped out of existence--yet it remains…”

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The great Chinese people have suffered grievous losses; Chungking has been almost wiped out of existence--yet it remains the capital of an unbeatable China.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt highlights the suffering of the Chinese people during the war, emphasizing their enduring spirit.

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