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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.

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Nov 26, 1936

It is to the best interests of industry to recognize its responsibility.

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Nov 17, 1936

I desire once more to thank the American people for their messages of congratulation and good-will which I have received since Election Day.

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Nov 16, 1936

The Alaska Railroad is hereby authorized and directed to make use of such oceangoing or coastwise vessels as may be made available to it by agreement or arrangement with other branches of the Government service.

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Nov 16, 1936

Officers of the Foreign Service are expected to be available in the discretion of the President for duty in any country or in any part of the world.

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Nov 16, 1936

Before contracting marriage with a person of foreign nationality each Foreign Service officer shall request and obtain permission so to do from the Secretary of State.

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Nov 15, 1936

I feel that the work of the Council in the study and solution of problems which confront the Government and business has been beneficial.

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Nov 15, 1936

I invite the participation of the nations in this exposition.

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Nov 15, 1936

Economic and social betterment hinges upon a continuous study of social trends, such as are reflected in human thought and action.

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Nov 13, 1936

I do hereby exempt Albert F. Woods from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until September 1, 1937.

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Nov 13, 1936

It is ordered that the following-described lands be, and they are hereby, temporarily withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for use of the War Department as a target range.

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Nov 13, 1936

It is ordered that the following-described public lands in Teton County, Wyoming, be, and they are hereby, reserved and set apart for the use of the Department of Agriculture, as an addition to the Elk Refuge.

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Nov 13, 1936

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by Title II of the National Industry Recovery Act

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Nov 12, 1936

The project is an achievement that ought to be copied in every city in the Nation.

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Nov 11, 1936

I hereby designate Louis N. Robinson as Chairman of the Prison Industries Reorganization Board.

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Nov 10, 1936

The National Reclamation Association was organized to encourage the conservation of water, the greatest Western resource.

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Nov 10, 1936

The prolonged drought has given added emphasis to the benefits of irrigation.

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Nov 10, 1936

Your achievements as a group are very gratifying, particularly in educating the public as to the place Federal reclamation takes in our economic existence.

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Nov 6, 1936

Today, as never before, the Nations of the Western Hemisphere are joined together by an ever-increasing community of interests.

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Nov 6, 1936

Few have been placed in a situation more difficult, more open every day and every hour to the possibility of a misunderstanding of grave issues by the American public.

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Nov 6, 1936

I assure you that the Federal Government is willing to do its part in making these standards effective.

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Nov 6, 1936

I feel confident that on the solid foundation of inter-American friendship, equality, and unity the Conference at Buenos Aires will be able to take further steps for the maintenance of peace.

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Nov 6, 1936

It is no exaggeration to say that in a world torn by conflicting demands, the Americans stand forth as a notable example of international solidarity.

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Nov 6, 1936

We can almost say, 'He was a great American as well as a great Frenchman.'

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Nov 5, 1936

Executive Order No. 4539 of November 6, 1926, withdrawing... public lands in Utah, pending a resurvey of said surveyed portion of the township, is hereby revoked as to said township.

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