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FDR: “From now on, if German or Italian vessels of war enter the waters, the protection of which is necessary for American…”

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From now on, if German or Italian vessels of war enter the waters, the protection of which is necessary for American defense, they do so at their own peril.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt warns that enemy vessels entering certain waters will face consequences.

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