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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) Inaugural address of Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00675 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet signed Date: 4 March 1933 Pagination: 9 p. ; 26 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Title continues, "President of the United States / delivered at the Capitol, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1933." Signed at the end by Roosevelt. First inaugural address. Printed by the United States Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. in large type for easier reading by Roosevelt. Limited edition of special copies. First printing.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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