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FDR: “Far from having been crushed by the terror of Nazi domination, the French people have emerged with stronger faith than…”

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Far from having been crushed by the terror of Nazi domination, the French people have emerged with stronger faith than ever in the destiny of their country and in the soundness of the democratic ideals to which the French Nation has traditionally contributed so greatly.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt highlights the resilience of the French people in the face of Nazi oppression and their commitment to democracy.

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