Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 [Speech to Democrats]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00196.02 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed document signed Date: 8 January 1936 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 35 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Signed at the end. References the problems President Andrew Jackson faced during his administration and how he handled them. Talks about letters he has received from families and businesses pledging their support and encouragement for him. Discusses problems the party and the nation are facing. Remarks, "We are at peace with the world; but the fight goes on. Our frontiers of today are economic, not geographic. Our enemies are the forces of privilege and greed within our borders."
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