There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Citizen and state American politics

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

Time

1936 1930s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Roosevelt, Franklin Delano. Speech accepting renomination as president. Democratic National Convention. 27 June 1936, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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