President Franklin D Roosevelt Gives Speech On Release Of Draftees

President Roosevelt addresses the nation, urging Congress to declare a national emergency to maintain military readiness. He emphasizes the gravity of the situation and the need for immediate action to prevent disintegration of the U.S. Army. Roosevelt clarifies that the emergency does not mean all draftees will serve beyond their term, and older men may be released early. He stresses the importance of maintaining peace in the Western Hemisphere and warns against underestimating the seriousness of the global situation.

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