FDR: “In this war the need of the armed forces for young, vigorous men must…”

On the recordJuly 4, 1944

In this war the need of the armed forces for young, vigorous men must also be given thorough consideration.

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Democratic · New York

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Letter Against Ordering Deferment of Premedical Students

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FDR: “In this war the need of the armed forces for young, vigorous men must also be given thorough consideration.”