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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 23, 1944

The United Nations are fighting to make a world in which tyranny and aggression cannot exist; a world based upon freedom, equality, and justice; a world in which all persons regardless of race, color, or creed may live in peace, honor, and…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 19, 1944

Officers and employees of the Foreign Service shall observe such official hours of duty as may be prescribed by act of Congress, by order of the President, or by administrative regulation of the Secretary of State.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 19, 1944

Diplomatic and consular officers shall conform with such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of State regarding their place of residence during periods of assignment to Foreign Service posts.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 15, 1944

I think I can speak for all Americans when I say that we sincerely hope Finland will now take the opportunity to disassociate herself from Germany.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 15, 1944

It has always seemed odd to me and to the people of the United States to find Finland a partner of Nazi Germany.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 14, 1944

To enable me to form an opinion as to the effectiveness of this measure I should appreciate it if you could at once advise me by wire.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 13, 1944

Both at home and abroad, Hitler and his followers have waged a ruthless war against the churches of all faiths.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 9, 1944

It shall be understood that the term of copyright in any case is not and cannot be altered or affected by this proclamation.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 7, 1944

One thing that I don't dare say— talk about out loud—is the effect it would have on Government bonds.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 7, 1944

The more you do to tell the people that 'peace is just around the corner,' the better it is, but nobody agrees that peace is around the corner.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 7, 1944

I am personally confident of victory in the long run.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 7, 1944

We are going to win the war- it is going to take an awfully long time- and we don't like to be interfered with in the winning of the war.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 2, 1944

This enlarged program will provide the armed forces with a necessary reservoir of younger men with specialized training at the college level.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Mar 2, 1944

To be eligible for training all young men who will be high school graduates by July I must take the joint Army-Navy qualifying examination on March 15.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Feb 23, 1944

there is hereby established in the Office of War Mobilization a Retraining and Reemployment Administration

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Feb 22, 1944

All federal agencies, including but not limited to the War Manpower Commission, the National Selective Service System, and the Department of Justice, are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of War to the fullest extent possible in…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Feb 22, 1944

I regret to learn from your speech in the Senate on the tax veto that you thought I had in my message attacked the integrity of yourself and other members of the Congress.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Feb 22, 1944

Certainly, your differing with me does not affect my confidence in your leadership nor in any degree lessen my respect and affection for you personally.

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