FDR: “I consider the commemoration of the day fixed in the measure to be…”

On the recordNovember 30, 1943

I consider the commemoration of the day fixed in the measure to be singularly inappropriate.

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Democratic · New York

Source

Veto of a Bill Designating December 7 as Armed Services Honor Day

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The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.

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We seek peace—enduring peace.

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FDR: “I consider the commemoration of the day fixed in the measure to be singularly inappropriate.”