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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) [Thirty-two presidential messages] [Decimalized .01- .32]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09693 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Header Record Date: 1933-1945 Pagination: 32 items

Summary of Content: Collection of thirty-two presidential messages issued during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, 1933-1945. The pamphlets concern many topics including; banking, commerce, taxes, agriculture, weapons, employment, transportation, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Volstead Act, drugs and alcohol, education, and veterans.

People: Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

Historical Era: Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945

Subjects: Agriculture and Animal HusbandryAlcoholAsiaBankingChinaCongressDiplomacyEconomicsEducation ReformEducationEnergy ConservationEspionageFilipinosFinanceForeign AffairsFuelFundingGlobal History and CivicsGreat DepressionHealth and MedicalHouse of RepresentativesHousingInfrastructureLaborLand TransactionLawLegislationLibertyMedalMilitary HistoryMilitary LawMilitaryMoneyOilPeacePhilippinesPhysical DisabilityPresidentPresidential Speeches and ProclamationsProhibitionReal EstateRed CrossSight impairedTaxes or TaxationTransportationTravelTreatyVeteransWar FinanceWar IndustryWeaponryWorld War II

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