FDR: “We must share together the bad news and the good news, the defeats and…”

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We must share together the bad news and the good news, the defeats and the victories--the changing fortunes of war.

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of sharing both good and bad news during wartime, fostering a sense of collective experience.

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FDR: “We must share together the bad news and the good news, the defeats and the victories--the changing fortunes of war.”