Preserving Press Freedom – Franklin D. Roosevelt

„If in other lands the press and books and literature of all kinds are censored, we must redouble our efforts here to keep them free“

Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt calls to redouble efforts to keep press free when other countries censor.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, leading the country through the Great Depression and World War II.

Roosevelt stresses the importance of press freedom, especially compared to censored countries.


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Quote about press freedom by Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882–1945) was the 32nd President of the United States of America. He was elected four times and led the country through the Great Depression and World War II. Roosevelt is known for his New Deal program for economic recovery and his leadership during one of the most challenging periods in American history.

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