Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I believe the people of many nations would be pleased to unite with the people of the United States in participating in this exposition and in the world's fair to be held in connection therewith.

Context

Proclamation 2257—Pacific Mercado (International Exposition) and World's Fair

10/18/1937

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