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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) to William F. Russell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04581 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 26 July 1939 Pagination: 1 p. 26.6 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Roosevelt congratulates Dean Russell of Teachers College, Columbia University, on the Congress on Education for Democracy being held there. Gives his thoughts on the importance of educating teachers about democracy.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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