Press Conference
05/13/1940
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The purpose of this moratorium period is to permit the States to make necessary readjustments in their laws with respect...
As their Commander in Chief I call upon you, my fellow Americans, to oversubscribe the 1945 Red Cross War Fund.
The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger.
This is our chance to serve those who serve us.