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AnneTheWriter

For #PresidentsDay , these quotes from #FranklinDRoosevelt (1933-1945) seem to be most applicable today:

“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American Eagle in order to feather their own nests.”

"The liberty of a #democracy is not safe if the people tolerated the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than the democratic state itself. That in its essence is fascism: ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or any controlling private power.”

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.”

#FDR was the first U.S. President to be inaugurated in the month of January (originally it was in March), and the last quote is from that inauguration speech.

Photo of 32nd President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He was born in 1882 and served from 1933-1945. He is seated in (what seems to be?) the open back seat of a car, and is turned around to face the cameras behind him. In his left hand is a cigarette on a long filter-mouthpiece. He is wearing his usual round-lens glasses and is smiling widely. He was the first U.S. President to be inaugurated in January, and the last quote in the post is from that inauguration speech.
#Quotes#PresRoosevelt#Fascism
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Justbeep

In 1995 #umbertoeco said that the words of #franklindroosevelt of November 4, 1938, are worth recalling: "I venture the challenging statement that if #American #democracy ceases to move forward as a living force, seeking day and night by #peaceful means to better the lot of our citizens, #fascism will grow in strength in our land."

I believe that - by now - we have not only forgotten, but we are on the path of denial of his words in present #europe and #USA

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Dorothea Lange

San Francisco, Calif., Apr. 1942 - residents of Japanese ancestry, in response to the US Army's Exclusion order No. 20, appearing at the Civil control station and being registered for housing in War relocation authority centers for the duration of the war

#SanFrancisco #Calif #Japanese #theUSArmys #Civil #WorldWarII #JapaneseAmericans #ExecutiveOrder #FranklinDRoosevelt #California #American #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

loc.gov/pictures/item/20017059

This black-and-white historical photograph captures a moment during World War II, where Japanese Americans are seen lined up outside what appears to be a Civil Control Station. The individuals in the line wear various styles of hats and coats indicative of mid-20th century fashion. Their attire suggests they may include men, women, possibly children as well—there's no clear way to distinguish between them based on clothing. They are standing at attention with an air of solemnity, which is common during such historical events where people faced significant social upheaval and uncertainty. The image conveys a sense of orderliness but also anxiety about the unknown future ahead for these individuals due to Executive Order No. 9066 issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 1942. The photo, taken in San Francisco, California (as indicated by one source), shows people of Japanese ancestry who were affected by a US Army Exclusion order during the war period. The image is a poignant reminder of forced relocation and internment based on ethnicity—a reflection on American history that underscores racial injustice and systemic discrimination against certain groups. The photograph carries historical significance, reflecting not only an event but also broader themes related to race, identity, justice, and democracy in America's past during wartime conditions.
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Duane Aubin :verified:

11/23 And then the stock market crashed in 1929.

#FranklinDRoosevelt, a Democrat based in New York (the north!), won with a Texan as running mate.

As the effects of the crash mushroomed into the #GreatDepression, #FDR initiated several new #SocialPrograms primarily to help those southerners whose #plantations — er, farms — had become poor (since they'd lost their slave labor),and "forgotten".

The Democrats were sliding towards being more progressive and based in the north!

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Duane Aubin :verified:

2/23 Who is the greatest American #president? Most short lists include:

#GeorgeWashington, the visionary #RevolutionaryWar hero, #FoundingFather and 1st president. Quite the resume.

#FranklinDRoosevelt, the only four-term president and architect of the #NewDeal. No slouch either.

However, the nod usually goes to #AbrahamLincoln. After all, "he freed the slaves" and kept the Union together through #CivilWar victory.

And, he was...a #Republican!

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