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FDR: One of the most encouraging developments of the past few years is the general agreement that has been reached that child…

On the recordJanuary 6, 1937
One of the most encouraging developments of the past few years is the general agreement that has been reached that child labor should be permanently abolished.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Letter to Governors Urging Ratification of the Child Labor Amendment to the Constitution

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