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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 [Fourth Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1945]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09700 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: January 20, 1945 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

One pamphlet dated January 20, 1945 entitled, "Fourth Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt." Invocation delivered by Reverend Angus Dun, a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal. Benediction delivered by Reverend Monsignor John A. Ryan, director of the Social Action Department of the National Catholic Welfare Conference. Roosevelt reflects on the United States' global presence and importance, "We have learned that we must live as men, not as ostriches, nor as dogs in the manger."

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945
Dun, Angus, 1892-1971
Ryan, John A., 1869-1945

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