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We can no longer afford to indulge such prejudices or practices.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “We can no longer afford to indulge such prejudices or practices.”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt calls for an end to prejudices in hiring practices during World War II, emphasizing equality in the workforce.
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