FDR: “His was a life of rare distinction; soldier, scholar, author, teacher…”

On the recordMarch 5, 1935

His was a life of rare distinction; soldier, scholar, author, teacher, jurist and gallant gentleman.

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Democratic · New York

Source

Statement on the Death of Mr. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.

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FDR: “His was a life of rare distinction; soldier, scholar, author, teacher, jurist and gallant gentleman.”