FDR: “You, at this moment, have the honor to belong to a generation whose…”

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You, at this moment, have the honor to belong to a generation whose lips are touched by fire.

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Roosevelt acknowledges the honor and responsibility of the current generation during a pivotal time.

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FDR: “You, at this moment, have the honor to belong to a generation whose lips are touched by fire.”