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FDR: In the spring of 1933 the issue of destitution seemed to stand apart; today, in the light of our experience and our new…

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In the spring of 1933 the issue of destitution seemed to stand apart; today, in the light of our experience and our new national policy, we find we can put people to work in ways which conform to, initiate and carry forward the broad principles of that policy.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt reflects on the evolution of employment strategies since 1933, emphasizing their alignment with national policy.

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