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FDR: The development of our defense program makes it essential that each and every one of us, men and women, feel that we…

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The development of our defense program makes it essential that each and every one of us, men and women, feel that we have some contribution to make toward the security of our nation.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt stresses the necessity of individual contributions to national security during defense program development.

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