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Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Okay, you've convinced me. Now go out there and bring pressure on me.”

Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

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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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