“No democracy can long survive which does not accept as fundamental to its very existence the recognition of the rights of minorities.”
Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: F.D. Roosevelt, 1938, Volume 7
The collection includes speeches, correspondence, and other official documents reflecting the President's efforts to address the economic and social challenges of the time. 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
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