FDR: “I do not think that any American citizen should have a net income in excess of $25,000 per year after payment of taxes.”

As their Commander in Chief I call upon you, my fellow Americans, to oversubscribe the 1945 Red Cross War Fund.

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.

It will recommend agricultural policies and advise Nations on their food and agricultural problems, but it will have no power to coerce or command.

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