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FDR: National service legislation would make it possible to put ourselves in a position to assure certain and speedy action…

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National service legislation would make it possible to put ourselves in a position to assure certain and speedy action in meeting our manpower needs.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt explained how national service legislation could ensure prompt action to meet manpower needs during the war.

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