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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.

Quotes by year · 193219455,696 total · peak 1937 (671)
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Sep 20, 1944

this legislation will be helpful in the creation of employment and in the stimulation of industry, business, and agriculture throughout the areas involved.

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Sep 17, 1944

This is the time to do the planning, although the war—even in Europe—is not over.

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Sep 17, 1944

Such recommendations should include plans for the liquidation of war agencies and the reassignment of such permanent or continuing functions as they possess.

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Sep 17, 1944

The transition from war to peace should be carried forward rapidly, but with a minimum of disorder and disruption.

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Sep 17, 1944

We must proceed with equal vigor to liquidate war agencies and reconvert the Government to peace.

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Sep 15, 1944

We will bend that evil and barbarous Nation to the will of those they have outraged.

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Sep 15, 1944

We cannot order a navy or any part thereof to a sector of the Pacific, or a landing, or an army, or an air force to a given point...

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Sep 15, 1944

We are going to make certain of ending barbarism in the Pacific.

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Sep 15, 1944

I don't think that there is anything else that I can say, except to repeat that there has been an extraordinary unanimity.

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Sep 13, 1944

All Federal agencies... are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible in carrying out the purposes of this order.

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Sep 13, 1944

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of the mines, collieries, and preparation facilities designated in the list attached hereto and made a part hereof.

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Sep 13, 1944

He shall provide such protection of the employees as may be necessary to maintain production.

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Sep 13, 1944

Possession of the mines, collieries, and facilities taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the mines... has been restored.

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Sep 11, 1944

Possession of the mines, collieries, and facilities taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior within sixty days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the mines, collieries, and facilities…

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Sep 11, 1944

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of the mines, collieries, and preparation facilities designated in the list attached hereto.

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Sep 11, 1944

The exercise, as herein specified, of the powers vested in me is necessary to insure, in the interest of the war effort, the operation of these mines, collieries, and facilities.

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Sep 11, 1944

He shall provide such protection of the employees as may be necessary to maintain production.

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Sep 8, 1944

Possession, control, and operation of any plant or facility, or part thereof, taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of War within 60 days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the plant, facility, or…

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Sep 8, 1944

The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed, through and with the aid of any persons or instrumentalities that he may designate, to take possession of the plants and facilities of the Twentieth Century Brass Works, Inc.

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