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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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May 8, 1934

The attainment of that object is vital to the welfare of our country.

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May 8, 1934

Without an efficient administration of justice the other objects named cannot be attained.

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May 8, 1934

The activities of your Society along these lines have been very timely.

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May 8, 1934

Modern medical science has advanced so far that a very large proportion of those who for one reason or another have become crippled can be restored to useful citizenship.

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May 8, 1934

I want again to express my heartfelt appreciation to all who participated.

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May 8, 1934

I RETURN herewith, without my approval, House' Bill No. 1870 entitled 'An Act for the relief of Corinne Blackburn Gale.'

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May 8, 1934

I feel that something more definite than the presumption of mental incompetency shown in this case is demanded to support a change in the record.

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May 8, 1934

I desire, therefore, to commend the American Judicature Society for its efforts and achievements over a period of more than a score of years.

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May 8, 1934

The problem is difficult but can be solved if met squarely and if small temporary gains are sacrificed to the ultimate general advantage.

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May 7, 1934

The adaptation of our criminal law and its administration to meet the needs of a modern, complex civilization is one of our major problems.

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May 7, 1934

There is an urgent need for intelligent, painstaking and patriotic work in this field.

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May 7, 1934

It is ordered that the following-described public land in Washington be, and it is hereby, temporarily withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry for use by the Department of Agriculture as a fire-lookout site in connection with…

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May 7, 1934

I do hereby approve said Code of Fair Competition for the Country Grain Elevator Industry of the United States.

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May 6, 1934

I do hereby exempt Herman M. Underwood from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until October 1, 1934.

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May 2, 1934

I am very deeply shocked and distressed by the passing of my dear friend.

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May 2, 1934

It was that sincerity which made him a force for good in his own generation and has kept alive many of the ancient faiths on which we are building today.

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May 2, 1934

No selfish motive touched his public life; he held important office only as a sacred trust of honor from his country.

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May 2, 1934

No man in time of war showed greater devotion or gave greater sacrifice than Secretary Woodin.

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May 2, 1934

To Secretary Bryan political courage was not a virtue to be sought or attained, for it was an inherent part of the man.

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May 2, 1934

It is ordered that the counties of Henderson, Knox, Peoria, and Warren...be, and they are hereby, transferred to and made a part of the eighth internal revenue collection district of Illinois.

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May 2, 1934

It is impossible for us to tell you how deeply grieved we are at the news of Will's death.

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May 2, 1934

I do hereby call upon our citizens to express on Mother's Day our love and reverence for motherhood.

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May 1, 1934

The Administrator, in his discretion and with due regard to the circumstances in each case, shall pay, for burial and funeral expenses and transportation of the body... a sum not exceeding $100 to cover such items

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