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FDR: “Notwithstanding the hope we entertained that war would be avoided, we are now compelled to recognize the simple and…”

On the recordOctober 4, 1935
Notwithstanding the hope we entertained that war would be avoided, we are now compelled to recognize the simple and indisputable fact that Ethiopian and Italian armed forces are engaged in combat.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Statement on Proclamations 2141 and 2142

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