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President Franklin Roosevelt’s “Quarantine” Speech

202030 minPG-13documentary

President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his "Quarantine" speech in Chicago on October 5, 1937, advocating for peace-loving nations to deter aggressors.

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Channel: US National Archives

President Franklin Roosevelt’s “Quarantine” Speech

2020• 30 minPG-13

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his "Quarantine" speech in Chicago on October 5, 1937, advocating for peace-loving nations to deter aggressors.

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10/5/1937 Washington Records, Incorporated, Collection National Archives Identifier: 2173162 This sound recording is of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Quarantine” speech at Chicago, Illinois. During the speech, Roosevelt said “... the will for peace on the part of peace-loving nations must express itself to the end that nations that may be tempted to violate their agreements and the rights of others will desist from such a course.” DocsTeach:

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