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FDR: “The laying off of workers came upon us last autumn and has been continuing at such a pace ever since that all of us…”

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The laying off of workers came upon us last autumn and has been continuing at such a pace ever since that all of us, government and banking and business and workers, and those faced with destitution, recognize the need for action.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt highlights the urgency of addressing unemployment and economic distress during a challenging period.

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