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The social and economic forces which have been mismanaged abroad until they have resulted in revolution, dictatorship and war are the same as those which we here are struggling to adjust peacefully at home.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “The social and economic forces which have been mismanaged abroad until they have resulted in revolution, dictatorship…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt draws a parallel between international and domestic challenges, highlighting the need for peaceful adjustments.
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