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Franklin D. Roosevelt signed inaugural address from 1941, boldly penned in blue fountain pen ''Franklin D. Roosevelt'' as President on the cover. In this moving speech, FDR remembers the ''shock'' of the Great Depression eight years prior and now, against the backdrop of European fascism, urges Americans to fight for their democracy. Speech reads in part,
''There are men who believe...for some unexplained reason, tyranny and slavery have become the surging wave of the future--and that freedom is an ebbing tide. But we Americans know that this is not true...Eight years ago, when the life of this Republic seemed frozen by a fatalistic terror, we proved that this is not true. We were in the midst of shock--but we acted...The Bill of Rights remains inviolate. The freedom of elections is wholly maintained. Prophets of the downfall of American democracy have seen their dire predictions come to nought....In the face of great perils never before encountered, our strong purpose is to protect and to perpetuate the integrity of democracy. For this we muster the spirit of America, and the faith of America...''
Booklet runs three pages plus covers. Measures 5.875'' x 9.125''. Light haloing to signature and discoloration to last sheet from previous mounting. Overall in very good condition.