We must be the great arsenal of democracy.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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World War II

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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Political speech

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English

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1940 1940s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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Roosevelt, Franklin Delano. "The Arsenal of Democracy." Fireside Chat. 29 Dec. 1940, Diplomatic Reception Room, White House, Washington, DC, USA. Radio broadcast.

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We look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression-everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way-everywhere in the world. The third is freedom from want... Everywhere in the world. The fourth is freedom from fear... Anywhere in the world.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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Prove yourself brave, truthful, and unselfish, and someday, you will be a real boy.

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1940 1940s 20th century
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