F.D. Roosevelt Fireside Chat

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February 23, 1942 Fireside Chat, delivered the same day that B-17E 41-2446 (aka "Swamp Ghost") flew its first and only mission. In this 'fireside chat'. President Roosevelt speaks about the progress of the War. Amid an atmosphere of pessimism and defeatism, Roosevelt attempts to reinstate confidence in the American people. In response to calls for an Asia-first policy, Roosevelt demonstrates to the American people the importance his administrations war strategy. The Roosevelt photo was taken on February 19, 1942

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