FDR: “This is the most important action in the reinforcement of our national…”

On the recordSeptember 2, 1940

This is the most important action in the reinforcement of our national defense that has been taken since the Louisiana Purchase.

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Democratic · New York

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Message to Congress on Exchanging Destroyers for British Naval and Air Bases

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FDR: “This is the most important action in the reinforcement of our national defense that has been taken since the Louisiana…”