FDR: “We must put into War Bonds money which we would not normally save.”

All sections of our population—labor, farmers, businessmen have shared and will share in the benefits which increased trade brings.

The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger.

I do know it will come, and I do know that tonight there are over seven and a half million Americans overseas or fighting afloat in this great war.

I recommend that the Congress authorize the acceptance of the Constitution and the participation of the United States in the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization.