Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I feel... that it is my duty... to report to you the fact that the National Convention will during its deliberations in Chicago tender to you the nomination of the Party.

Context

Letter Asking if the President Will Accept a Nomination for a Fourth Term

07/10/1944

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