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FDR: Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered, yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the sacrifice, the…

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Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered, yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the sacrifice, the more glorious the triumph.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt reflects on the nature of tyranny and the value of sacrifice in achieving victory.

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