FDR: “And so, under these circumstances, it is inconceivable that any…”

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And so, under these circumstances, it is inconceivable that any patriotic miner can choose any course other than going back to work and mining coal.

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Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt calls for patriotism among miners, urging them to return to work for the nation's benefit.

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FDR: “And so, under these circumstances, it is inconceivable that any patriotic miner can choose any course other than going…”