FDR: “But we prefer to retain the eagle as it is--flying high and striking…”

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But we prefer to retain the eagle as it is--flying high and striking hard.

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Roosevelt expresses a strong desire for America to remain powerful and proactive in the world, using the eagle as a symbol of strength.

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FDR: “But we prefer to retain the eagle as it is--flying high and striking hard.”