FDR: “A thorough canvass of this problem be made very soon.”

As their Commander in Chief I call upon you, my fellow Americans, to oversubscribe the 1945 Red Cross War Fund.

The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.

I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.