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FDR: “I have directed that those responsible for the operation of the Government's workshops- shipyards, navy yards, arsenals…”

On the recordOctober 29, 1942
I have directed that those responsible for the operation of the Government's workshops- shipyards, navy yards, arsenals, ordnance depots, as well as the executive departments and agencies- should give all the employees an opportunity to vote without any loss of wages for the time away from work.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

The President Expresses the Hope That All Those Eligible Will Vote on Election Day.

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