Dec 26, 1943
The major military offensives now planned must not be delayed by the interruption of vital transportation facilities.
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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Dec 26, 1943
I cannot wait until the last moment to take action to see that the supplies to our fighting men are not interrupted.
Dec 26, 1943
If any employees of the railroads now strike, they will be striking against the Government of the United States.
Dec 26, 1943
I am accordingly obliged to take over at once temporary possession and control of the railroads to insure their continued operation.
Dec 23, 1943
Today I express a certainty—though the cost may be high and the time may be long.
Dec 22, 1943
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes, including the First War Powers Act, 1941, as President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the Army and the Navy, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Dec 22, 1943
The per diem rate for the hospitalization of dependents of naval and Marine Corps personnel shall be $1.75.
Dec 22, 1943
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the Statutes, including the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, as amended, and the First War Powers Act, 1941, as President of the United States, and as Commander in…
Dec 22, 1943
The functions, powers, and duties of the President under the provisions of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, as amended, are hereby delegated to the Director.
Dec 18, 1943
The Secretary of War is authorized and directed to take immediate possession of and operate the Point Breeze plants and facilities of the Western Electric Company.
Dec 16, 1943
It is with particular pride and pleasure that I have today signed the bill repealing the Chinese Exclusion Laws.
Dec 16, 1943
The Chinese people, I am sure, will take pleasure in knowing that this represents a manifestation on the part of the American people of their affection and regard.
Dec 16, 1943
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Civil Service Act (22 Stat. 403), it is ordered that paragraph 9 of Subdivision IX of Schedule A of the Civil Service Rules be, and it is hereby, amended to read as follows: IX…
Dec 16, 1943
Very definitely, if the people who want that objective will back it up.
Dec 16, 1943
When we win the war we don't want to have another one as long as this generation is alive.
Dec 12, 1943
We shall remember also his never failing humor, his cheerful spirit, and his ever ready helpfulness throughout these years.
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