FDR: “The Director of the Office of Defense Transportation is directed to take immediate possession of all real and personal…”

This is our chance to serve those who serve us.

I do know it will come, and I do know that tonight there are over seven and a half million Americans overseas or fighting afloat in this great war.

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

Trade is fundamental to the prosperity of Nations, as it is of individuals.