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FDR: “I value far beyond the sentiment conveyed by my mere acknowledgment in words the honor that you, in behalf of this…”

On the recordOctober 19, 1934
I value far beyond the sentiment conveyed by my mere acknowledgment in words the honor that you, in behalf of this historic institution, have conferred upon me today.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Address at the College William and Mary upon Receiving an Honorary Degree

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