FDR
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1933, until his death on April 12, 1945. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in New York and is best known for his leadership during two of the most significant crises in American history: the Great Depression and World War II. Roosevelt implemented the New Deal, a series of programs and reforms aimed at economic recovery and social welfare, which fundamentally reshaped the role of the federal government in American life.
Jul 31, 1937
Neither France nor the United States sought or seeks conquest; neither had nor has imperial designs.
Jul 29, 1937
I do hereby exempt Milton F. Colburn from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until August 1, 1938.
Jul 29, 1937
By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me as President of the United States
Jul 29, 1937
Chief and two assistant chiefs of the Foreign Service Buildings Office.
Jul 29, 1937
This refuge shall be known as the Turnbull Migratory Waterfowl Refuge.
Jul 26, 1937
It is ordered that the following-described lands, comprising approximately 2,680 acres, in the Apache National Forest, in Apache County, Arizona, be, and they are hereby reserved and set aside.
Jul 25, 1937
The Director of the Civilian Conservation Corps is authorized to undertake projects on lands belonging to or under the jurisdiction or control of counties and municipalities.
Jul 25, 1937
Such reserve officers of the Army as shall be selected by the Secretary of War are hereby called to active duty.
Jul 25, 1937
The Secretary of War, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Labor are requested to cooperate with the Director of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Jul 25, 1937
By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Canal Zone Code.
Jul 22, 1937
It is tied up with what the future of the country is going to be, whether it is going to be uncontrolled with the possibility of 1929 over again, or controlled by reasonable legislation that will seek to prevent a crash.
Jul 22, 1937
Suppose Nature is good again next year, and... the Government does not do anything about it?
Jul 22, 1937
The people understand pretty thoroughly today, the great majority, that the Constitution is not intended to block social and economic reforms through Court legislation.
Jul 22, 1937
Well, we are getting somewhere, but we have a long ways to go because the country, I think, really pretty well understands what it is all about.
Jul 20, 1937
All vacant, unappropriated, and unreserved public lands within the above-described area are hereby temporarily withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry.
Jul 18, 1937
All vacant, unappropriated and unreserved public lands within the above-described area are hereby temporarily withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry
Jul 18, 1937
It is ordered that George T. Summerlin...be, and he is hereby, reinstated in the position of Foreign Service officer of Class I
Jul 18, 1937
The reservation made by Section 2 of this order shall remain in force until revoked by the President or by act of Congress.
Jul 16, 1937
Classified positions in the field service of the Navy Department and the Marine Corps when filled by the promotion of unclassified laborers, subject to the approval of the Commission.
Jul 16, 1937
The boundaries of the Uinta National Forest in the State of Utah be, and they are hereby, extended to include the following-described lands
Jul 16, 1937
I do hereby exempt Albert F. Woods from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until September 1, 1938.
Jul 16, 1937
The reservation made by section 1 of this order supersedes as to the lands described therein the withdrawal made by Executive Order No. 6964 of February 5, 1935.
Jul 16, 1937
All vacant, unappropriated, and unreserved public lands... are hereby temporarily withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry
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