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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 22, 1935

I do hereby exempt Frederick D. Henry from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until December 1, 1936.

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Nov 22, 1935

The Commission shall make such investigation in addition to the hearing as it deems to be necessary for a full disclosure and presentation of the facts.

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Nov 18, 1935

This refuge shall be known as the Delta Migratory Waterfowl Refuge.

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Nov 15, 1935

To give lasting substance and direction to planning for the wise use of our human and natural resources, we need permanent advisory planning boards for towns, cities, counties, States and the Nation.

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Nov 15, 1935

The rapid organization and progress of forty-six State Planning Boards shows that the people of our country understand and want long-range planning and foresight in public affairs.

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Nov 14, 1935

Such projects, portions of projects, workers upon projects, or activities as the Administrator of the Works Progress Administration... shall from time to time exempt, for which, or for whom, wage rates shall be determined, in accordance…

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Nov 14, 1935

I feel that benefits obtainable from this treaty will permeate agricultural and other industries.

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Nov 14, 1935

The general effect of the treaty, I am confident, will be to continue and stimulate the steady upturn of industry in general.

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Nov 14, 1935

I am confident that this constructive step will contribute greatly to the economic recovery of both the United States and Canada.

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Nov 14, 1935

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935, I hereby authorize the Director of Procurement of the Treasury Department to certify and approve vouchers.

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Nov 13, 1935

The only sure way for us to keep out of war is to have no war anywhere

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Nov 13, 1935

All aliens coming to the Philippine Islands must present unexpired passports or official documents in the nature of passports.

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Nov 13, 1935

Please convey to President Quezon and the Filipino people on the occasion of the birth of the Commonwealth of the Philippines my sincere congratulations on this great forward step in the establishment of popular self-government.

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Nov 13, 1935

World peace represents the only ultimate security against involvement in war

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Nov 13, 1935

I send my heartiest congratulations upon your inauguration as the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and my best wishes for the success of your Administration.

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Nov 13, 1935

I do hereby declare and proclaim that I have found that the prohibition of the sale of arms and munitions of war in the United States to Bolivia or Paraguay will no longer be necessary as a contribution to the reestablishment of peace…

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Nov 12, 1935

As it was so well said by James Madison, 'We hold it for a fundamental and inalienable truth that religion and the manner of discharging it can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence.'

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Nov 12, 1935

Our flag for a century and a half has been the symbol of the principles of liberty of conscience, of religious freedom and equality before the law; and these concepts are deeply ingrained in our national character.

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Nov 12, 1935

In the United States we regard it as axiomatic that every person shall enjoy the free exercise of his religion according to the dictates of his conscience.

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Nov 12, 1935

I decline to permit this Government to undertake a policy of interference in the domestic concerns of foreign Governments and thereby jeopardize the maintenance of peaceful conditions.

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Nov 10, 1935

A new generation, even in its cradle or still unborn, is coming to the fore.

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Nov 10, 1935

We must go forward with all our strength to stress and strive for international peace.

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Nov 10, 1935

I have always recognized that the youth of today are our sole investment in tomorrow.

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Nov 10, 1935

If we confine our plans to the farmers in three counties in Northern New York, we are lost.

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