President Franklin D. Roosevelt broadcasts from the White House on the day France & England declare war on Germany

The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining neutrality as a nation while allowing individuals the freedom to think independently. They express a strong personal aversion to war, based on past experiences, and hope that the United States will remain at peace. The speaker reassures that the government will strive to avoid war as long as it is within their power.

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