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FDR: And yet--if he lays off for one single instant he may lose his own life and sacrifice the lives of his comrades.

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And yet--if he lays off for one single instant he may lose his own life and sacrifice the lives of his comrades.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

He stresses the critical nature of vigilance in warfare, both for soldiers and civilians.

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