Political Quotes

FDR: I think it probably goes back to the days of—when did we first get California? 1847, wasn't it?

On the recordMay 13, 1940
I think it probably goes back to the days of—when did we first get California? 1847, wasn't it?
Said by
FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Press Conference

Share

More from FDR

Apr 9, 1945

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 9, 1945

Possession of any mine or mines taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior as soon as he determines that such possession is no longer required for the successful prosecution of the war.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 25, 1945

Our participation in the Food and Agriculture Organization will be an essential step in this collaboration.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 3, 1945

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation