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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 to John M. Callahan re: the Democratic Party

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07024 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Place Written: Hyde Park, New York Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1924/12/05 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 27.7 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

FDR describes his opinions as a Democrat. He states "We are unequivocally the party of progress and liberal thought". Callahan was a Democratic party leader in Milwaukee.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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