04/17/1944
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"I do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe Monday, May 23, 1938, as National Maritime Day by displaying the flag at their homes or other suitable places."
"Today it has created a vast reservoir of tax exempt securities in the hands of the very persons who equitably should not be relieved of taxes on their income."
"The sovereignty of the United States will never be impaired."
"I am glad also that the government of the United States can assure you today that it is taking definite, practical steps for the defense of the nation."