FDR: “Every single man, woman and child is a partner in the most tremendous…”

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Every single man, woman and child is a partner in the most tremendous undertaking of our American history.

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Roosevelt calls for national unity, asserting that every American plays a vital role in the war effort.

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FDR: “Every single man, woman and child is a partner in the most tremendous undertaking of our American history.”