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FDR: I am confident that when the patriotic American miners realize the substantial increase in benefits the Board's proposal…

On the recordOctober 28, 1943
I am confident that when the patriotic American miners realize the substantial increase in benefits the Board's proposal offers them they will not reject the opportunity given to them to secure a contract.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Letter on Seizure of the Coal Mines

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