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FDR: “As we plan today for the creation of ever higher standards of living for the people of the United States, we are aware…”

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As we plan today for the creation of ever higher standards of living for the people of the United States, we are aware that our plans may be most seriously affected by events in the world outside our borders.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt highlights the impact of global events on domestic economic planning.

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