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FDR: I can speak as one who knows something of the feelings of a parent with sons who are in the battle line overseas.

On the recordOctober 26, 1944
I can speak as one who knows something of the feelings of a parent with sons who are in the battle line overseas.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Address at Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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