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FDR: The forests are the 'lungs' of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.

On the recordJanuary 28, 1935
The forests are the 'lungs' of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Statement on Being Awarded the Schlich Forestry Medal

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