FDR: “The outstanding contribution that has been made to American life in the past five years, I would say without hesitation…”

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.

It has served as a link between the fighting man and his loved ones here at home.

I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.