FDR: “A strong and united nation may be destroyed if it is unprepared…”

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A strong and united nation may be destroyed if it is unprepared against sudden attack.

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Roosevelt warns that even a strong nation can be vulnerable if it is not prepared for unexpected attacks.

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FDR: “A strong and united nation may be destroyed if it is unprepared against sudden attack.”