Press Conference
05/13/1940
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The coming total defeat of our enemies, and of the philosophy of conflict and aggression... gives us a new chance and a ...
The structure of world peace cannot be the work of one man, or one party, or one Nation.
That the President appoint a commission for these purposes.
I hereby exempt the said Harry F. Hawley from compulsory retirement for age for such time as may be deemed necessary, bu...