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“Democracy alone, of all forms of government, enlists the full force of men's enlightened will.”

Book:The Essential Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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This book offers a selection of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's most significant speeches and writings, providing insight into his policies and vision for the nation. It includes his famous 'Fireside Chats' and addresses to Congress, showcasing his approach to economic recovery, social welfare, and international relations. The Essential Franklin Delano Roosevelt is a valuable resource for understanding the historical context and impact of his presidency. more

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, serving for 12 years, the longest tenure in U.S. history. He led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II, implementing a series of reform measures known as the New Deal. more

“The True conservative seeks to protect the system of private property and free enterprise by correcting such injustices and inequalities as arise from it. The most serious threat to our institutions comes from those who refuse to face the need for change. Liberalism becomes the protection for the far-sighted conservative.”

“Many causes produce war. There are ancient hatreds, turbulent frontiers, the "legacy of old forgotten, far-off things, and battles long ago." There are new-born fanaticisms. Convictions on the part of certain peoples that they have become the unique depositories of ultimate truth and right.”

Long War Certain Causes Born Produce Battle Unique Hatred Ultimate Forgotten Ancient Conviction Legacy Long Ago Frontiers Fanaticism Ultimate Truth

Author:Franklin D. Roosevelt

“We are not isolationists except in so far as we seek to isolate ourselves completely from war. Yet we must remember that so long as war exists on earth there will be some danger that even the Nation which most ardently desires peace may be drawn into war.”

May Long War Earth Remember Desire Nations Danger

Book:Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: F.D. Roosevelt, 1936, Volume 5

Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: F.D. Roosevelt, 1936, Volume 5

“When Communist U.S.S.R. was a superpower, the world was better off. The right-wing media is trying to marginalize the peace movement.”

World Trying Media Movement Wings Communist Better Off Right Wing Superpower Super Power

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“We count, in the future as in the past, on the driving power of individual initiative, on the incentive of fair private profit, strengthened of course with the acceptance of those obligations to the public interest which rest upon us all.”

Past Courses Individual Interest Acceptance Fairs Profit Driving Obligation Initiative Incentives Public Interest

Author:Franklin D. Roosevelt

“The success of our whole national program depends, of course, on the cooperation of the public--on its intelligent support and its use of a reliable system.”

Whole Use Courses Support Depends Program Intelligent Cooperation

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“This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper.”

Nations Endure Revive Great Nations Inaugural Inaugural Address

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“The most difficult place in the world to get a clear and open perspective of the country as a whole is Washington.”

World Country Whole Difficult Clear Perspective Places In The World

Book:Fireside chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt: radio addresses to the American people about the Depression, the New Deal, and the Second World War, 1933-1944

Source: Fireside chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt: radio addresses to the American people about the Depression, the New Deal, and the Second World War, 1933-1944

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