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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Address of the President at Chautauqua, N.Y.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05193 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Place Written: Chautauqua, New York Type: Typed document signed Date: 14 August 1936 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 35.4 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Speech focuses on peace, America as a good neighbor to other nations, and preventing war internationally. Discusses the causes that produce war such as fanaticism, racial hatreds, and religious intolerance. Finishes with, "We believe in democracy; we believe in freedom; we believe in peace. We offer to every nation of the world the handclasp of the good neighbor. Let those who wish our friendship look us in the eye and take our hand." Same speech as GLC04599.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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