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FDR: For many of our troops this was their first battle experience, but they have carried themselves like veterans.

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For many of our troops this was their first battle experience, but they have carried themselves like veterans.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt commends the performance of inexperienced troops in their first battle, noting their commendable conduct.

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