Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

"This program carried out in accordance with acts of Congress will bring the United States Navy up to treaty strength by 1942."

"I rejoice in the growing public interest in this subject as evidenced by the fine facilities now being provided by the Government-Federal, state and local—for the enjoyment of the people."

"I believe the exchange of information and ideas among the leaders at the National Recreation Congress will result in carrying forward the recreation movement with the same high enthusiasm which has al..."

"I earnestly hope that in each of our local communities men and women interested in the public welfare will give increasing thought and time to this great cooperative democratic method of providing rec..."