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FDR: Grover Cleveland's long career in the service of his country was founded upon the belief that the Government exists to…

On the recordMarch 14, 1935
Grover Cleveland's long career in the service of his country was founded upon the belief that the Government exists to serve the people; in behalf of this creed, he was prepared to work, to fight—to be misunderstood.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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A Tribute to Grover Cleveland.

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