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FDR: “We were united in determination that Germany must be stripped of her military might and be given no opportunity within…”

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We were united in determination that Germany must be stripped of her military might and be given no opportunity within the foreseeable future to regain that might.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of disarming Germany after World War II to prevent future militarization.

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