FDR: “I hereby further exempt the said Samuel J. Gompers from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending…”

It has served as a link between the fighting man and his loved ones here at home.

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

The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger.

We are absolutely un changed in our policy of two years ago, for immediate Filipino independence.