We are working toward a definite goal, which is to prevent the return of conditions which came very close to destroying what we call modern civilization.
FDR: “We are working toward a definite goal, which is to prevent the return of conditions which came very close to destroying…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt speaks about the importance of preventing the return of destructive conditions that threaten civilization.
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