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There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other… — Franklin D. Roosevelt

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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
1936
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1936
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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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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