FDR: “The future of the world demands it and we have each of us pledged ourselves to the best joint efforts to this end.”

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.

Trade is fundamental to the prosperity of Nations, as it is of individuals.

The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.

As their Commander in Chief I call upon you, my fellow Americans, to oversubscribe the 1945 Red Cross War Fund.