FDR: “And the people of Korea and of Manchuria know in their flesh the harsh…”

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And the people of Korea and of Manchuria know in their flesh the harsh despotism of Japan.

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This quote reflects Roosevelt's acknowledgment of the brutal realities faced by Korea and Manchuria under Japanese rule.

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FDR: “And the people of Korea and of Manchuria know in their flesh the harsh despotism of Japan.”