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We can well say that our men on the fighting fronts have already proved that Americans today are just as rugged and just as tough as any of the heroes whose exploits we celebrate on the Fourth of July.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “We can well say that our men on the fighting fronts have already proved that Americans today are just as rugged and just…”
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Roosevelt draws a parallel between contemporary soldiers and historical American heroes, emphasizing their toughness.
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