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FDR: “The provision of a decent home for every family is a national necessity, if this country is to be worthy of its…”

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The provision of a decent home for every family is a national necessity, if this country is to be worthy of its greatness--and that task will itself create great employment opportunities.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt asserts that providing decent housing is essential for national greatness and job creation.

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