FDR: “The United States of America, within itself, must continue the task of…”

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The United States of America, within itself, must continue the task of making democracy succeed.

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Roosevelt emphasizes the ongoing responsibility of the United States to ensure the success of democracy at home.

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FDR: “The United States of America, within itself, must continue the task of making democracy succeed.”