Political Quotes

On the recordApril 12, 1934
I do not believe it would be amiss here for me to say that I personally find high satisfaction in the knowledge that it is possible in this land of ours for anyone to establish a newspaper or a news service and to enjoy the freedom of operation guaranteed by our fathers and which, I am glad to say, still prevails.
Said by
FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Letter on the Freedom of the Press

Share & report

More from FDR

Jan 30, 1945

It is ordered that the following-described land in Kapiolani Park, District of Waikiki, Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, be, and it is hereby, returned to the jurisdiction of the Territory of Hawaii.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 21, 1945

Every American who has played a part in the job of growing, conserving, harvesting, distributing, and processing our food supply has done a magnificent job.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 17, 1945

I hereby prescribe the following regulations relating to increased pay for personnel of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation