FDR: “Would that all of us could live our lives and direct our thoughts and control our tongues as did the Father of our…”

The coming total defeat of our enemies, and of the philosophy of conflict and aggression... gives us a new chance and a better chance than we have ever had to bring about conditions under which the Nations of the world substitute…

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

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

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