“They realize that in thirty-four months we have built up new instruments of public power. In the hands of a peoples Government this power is wholesome and proper. But in the hands of political puppets of an economic autocracy such power would provide shackles for the liberties of the people.”
Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: F.D. Roosevelt, 1936, Volume 5
The collection includes speeches, correspondence, and other documents reflecting the activities and thoughts of President Roosevelt in 1936, providing a comprehensive look at the administration's efforts during the Great Depression and the lead-up to World War II. 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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