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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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Aug 17, 1944

That is how we have been able to effect this very extraordinary and successful training of about ten million men.

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Aug 11, 1944

Timing—that's why we have to practice this- timing is of the utmost importance.

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Aug 11, 1944

It is ordered that the use, possession, and control of the land hereinafter described be, and they are hereby, transferred from the Department of Agriculture to the Tennessee Valley Authority.

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Aug 11, 1944

We as a people are utterly opposed to aggression and sneak attacks.

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Aug 11, 1944

This trip has given me a chance to talk over the social and economic future of the Hawaiian group with Governor Stainback and the future of the people of Alaska with Governor Gruening.

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Aug 11, 1944

You know, it takes a personal observation- you've got to see things with your own eyes.

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Aug 11, 1944

Our close relations, our true friendship with Canada during these years has proved to be an illustrious example of working hand in hand with your neighbor for the general good.

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Aug 10, 1944

In time of war, the President is empowered, through the Secretary of War, to take possession and assume control of any system or systems of transportation, or any part thereof

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Aug 10, 1944

the Director shall observe the terms and conditions of the directive order of the National War Labor Board

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Aug 10, 1944

the exercise, as hereinafter specified, of the powers vested in me is necessary to insure, in the interest of the war effort, the operation of the said systems

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Aug 10, 1944

Possession, control, and operation of any transportation system... shall be terminated by the Director when he determines that such possession, control, and operation are no longer necessary for the successful prosecution of the war

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Aug 6, 1944

Such officer, warrant officer, nurse, or enlisted man may comply with the requirements herein prescribed by performing four or more glider flights without regard to the duration thereof during a period of 12 consecutive calendar months.

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Aug 6, 1944

I hereby prescribe the following regulations, applicable to all officers, warrant officers, nurses, and enlisted men of all branches of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

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Aug 6, 1944

Personnel of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who are qualified as glider personnel under such regulations as the Secretary of War or the Secretary of the Navy may severally prescribe...

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Aug 6, 1944

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, the Executive Committee on Commercial Policy, established by the letter of November 11, 1933, from the President to the Secretary of State, and continued by…

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Aug 6, 1944

Flights performed within a period of 90 days prior to the date of this order shall be considered to have been made on the effective date of this order.

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Aug 6, 1944

The term 'glider flight' shall mean a journey in a service-type glider in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.

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Aug 2, 1944

I hereby authorize the Secretary of War to take possession and assume control of the transportation systems of the Philadelphia Transportation Company.

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Jul 30, 1944

Her memory will ever be held in affectionate remembrance and appreciation.

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Jul 28, 1944

Practically all Germans deny the fact they surrendered in the last war, but this time they are going to know it.

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Jul 28, 1944

It is the difference between our type of civilization and our type of fellow, and their type of civilization and fellow.

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