Dec 12, 1943
We shall remember him as a public servant whose whole career emphasized fidelity and integrity in the performance of the many tasks which made up his busy day.
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 12, 1943
We shall remember also his never failing humor, his cheerful spirit, and his ever ready helpfulness throughout these years.
Dec 12, 1943
To me personally his death means the severing of a close friendship of a quarter of a century.
Dec 7, 1943
We will proceed until that war is won and more than that, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the British Empire and our other allies in making it a victory worth while.
Dec 7, 1943
What was done in this Island maintains the highest traditions of gallant men and women who from the beginning of time have lived and died to preserve civilization for all mankind.
Dec 7, 1943
In the name of the people of the United States of America, I salute the Island of Malta, its people and defenders, who, in the cause of freedom and justice and decency throughout the world, have rendered valorous service far above and…
Dec 7, 1943
Malta's bright story of human fortitude and courage will be read by posterity with wonder and with gratitude through all the ages.
Dec 6, 1943
The study of all problems in a spirit of understanding and loyalty showed that the closest unity existed between the United States of America, Turkey, and Great Britain in their attitude to the world situation.
Dec 6, 1943
I hereby suspend for the duration of the emergencies proclaimed by me on September 8, 1939, and May 27, 1941, the above-mentioned provisions of law prohibiting more than eight hours of labor in any one day by laborers and mechanics…
Dec 5, 1943
Most people back home, nearly all of them, are mighty proud of what our people are doing in every part of the world.
Dec 5, 1943
People back home, most of them, are working hard every day that goes by.
Dec 5, 1943
But that does not mean that you are going to have to stay overseas all your lives.
Dec 5, 1943
After all, the Russians, the British, the Chinese, and ourselves—collectively we represent and are fighting for nearly three-fourths of all the people in the world.
Dec 2, 1943
I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of the Navy to take possession of and operate the shipyard of the Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation.
Dec 2, 1943
I do hereby appoint Saturday, the first day of January 1944, as a day of prayer for all of us.
Dec 1, 1943
I wish that great numbers of our people could see this work of getting the necessary equipment and supplies through to our ally.
Dec 1, 1943
America is proud of you, proud of what you are doing in this distant place.
Dec 1, 1943
Apart from winning the war, I want to tell you that you—all of you—individually and collectively, are a part of that purpose.
Nov 30, 1943
I think that a more suitable date can be selected for this purpose, and that future events will ordain the proper date for such a commemoration.
Nov 30, 1943
I consider the commemoration of the day fixed in the measure to be singularly inappropriate.
Nov 30, 1943
Japan will also be expelled from all other territories which she has taken by violence and greed.
Nov 30, 1943
Their purpose is that Japan shall be stripped of all the islands in the Pacific which she has seized or occupied since the beginning of the first World War in 1914.
Nov 30, 1943
We are determined that in due course Korea shall become free and independent.
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