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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 16, 1942

it is hereby ordered that the periods of trust applying to Indian lands, whether of a tribal or individual status, which, unless extended, will expire during the calendar year 1943, be, and the same are hereby, extended for a further…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 16, 1942

I think you will realize that I have made a constant effort as Commander in Chief to keep politics out of the fighting of this war.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 14, 1942

I salute their courage. I salute their independence.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 14, 1942

The brave peoples of the Philippines- their Army and their civilians- stood shoulder to shoulder with the Americans in their fight against overwhelming odds, resolute to shed their blood in defense of their liberty.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 14, 1942

The doctrine which controls the ambitions and directs the ruthlessness of our enemies—that there is one master folk destined to rule all other peoples—is a doctrine now on its way to destruction for all time to come.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 14, 1942

It is a pattern of what men of good will look forward to in the future -a pattern of a global civilization which recognizes no limitations of religion, or of creed, or of race.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 13, 1942

Long live France! Long live the United States of America!

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 13, 1942

These American forces are determined like yourself that liberty and the dignity of man shall not perish from the earth.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 13, 1942

Our occupation of North Africa has caused a wave of reassurance throughout the Nation.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 13, 1942

I send sincere congratulations to you and every member of your command on the highly successful accomplishment of a most difficult task.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 13, 1942

liberty and the dignity of man shall not perish from the earth.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 12, 1942

The time has now come when the successful prosecution of the war requires that we call to the colors the men of eighteen and nineteen.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Nov 12, 1942

The vocational and technical training which the armed services now offer to many will stand them in good stead.

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