FDR: “We will not, under any threat, or in the face of any danger, surrender…”

On the recordDecember 14, 1941

We will not, under any threat, or in the face of any danger, surrender the guarantees of liberty our forefathers framed for us in our Bill of Rights.

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Democratic · New York

Source

Radio Address on the 150th Anniversary of the Ratification of the Bill of Rights

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Apr 12, 1945

We must go on to do all in our power to conquer the doubts and the fears, the ignorance and the greed, which made this horror possible.

Mar 22, 1945

The name of the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs is changed to the Office of Inter-American Affairs.

Mar 19, 1945

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

Mar 19, 1945

That the President appoint a commission for these purposes.

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FDR: “We will not, under any threat, or in the face of any danger, surrender the guarantees of liberty our forefathers framed…”