FDR: “I wish I could personally talk to each one of you about our country's…”

On the recordOctober 15, 1940

I wish I could personally talk to each one of you about our country's pressing need for a stronger defense.

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Democratic · New York

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Message to Selective Service Registrants

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FDR: “I wish I could personally talk to each one of you about our country's pressing need for a stronger defense.”