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“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.”

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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