On the recordJanuary 3, 1939
A war which threatened to envelop the world in flames has been averted; but it has become increasingly clear that world peace is not assured.
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presidency.ucsb.eduA war which threatened to envelop the world in flames has been averted; but it has become increasingly clear that world peace is not assured.
Annual Message to Congress
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