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It is clear to all Americans that the time has come when the Americas themselves must now be defended.
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gutenberg.orgFDR: “It is clear to all Americans that the time has come when the Americas themselves must now be defended.”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt calls for a proactive defense of the Americas in light of increasing threats during the war.
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