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FDR: Selfishness is without doubt the greatest danger that confronts our beloved country today.

On the recordMarch 16, 1937
Selfishness is without doubt the greatest danger that confronts our beloved country today.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Radio Greeting on St. Patrick's Day. Warm Springs, Ga.

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