FDR: “The simplicity and the strength of the structure remain in the face of…”

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The simplicity and the strength of the structure remain in the face of every modern test.

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Roosevelt reflects on the enduring strength and simplicity of the White House's architectural design.

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FDR: “The simplicity and the strength of the structure remain in the face of every modern test.”