On the recordJune 11, 1942
I wish that I had duty a little nearer the front.
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduI wish that I had duty a little nearer the front.
Greeting at a Garden Party for the White House Army Guard
Share
More from FDR
The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.
I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.
It has served as a link between the fighting man and his loved ones here at home.