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World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Statement Of Support, August 7, 1941, Henry W. Hobson, Ernest Angell, Clark M. Eichelberger Aug 1941

Statement Of Support, August 7, 1941, Henry W. Hobson, Ernest Angell, Clark M. Eichelberger

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed news release issuing a statement of support from the leaders of three anti-isolationist organizations, dated August 7, 1941. Within, Henry W. Hobson, Ernest Angell, and Clark M. Eichelberger write of their full support for the President and the unity of the American people in this cause.


Letter From Henry W. Hobson To Officers Of The Fight For Freedom Committee, July 21, 1941, Henry W. Hobson Jul 1941

Letter From Henry W. Hobson To Officers Of The Fight For Freedom Committee, July 21, 1941, Henry W. Hobson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed letter from Henry W. Hobson addressed to the "Officers of the Fight For Freedom, Inc.", dated July 21, 1941. Within, Hobson calls upon members to demand that Senators and Representatives support the President's requests during the national emergency..


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, July 11, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jul 1941

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, July 11, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, dated July 11, 1941. Within, Wilson praises Roosevelt's recent deployment of American forces to Iceland.


Letter From Amos R. E. Pinchot To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, June 18, 1941, Amos R. E. Pinchot Jun 1941

Letter From Amos R. E. Pinchot To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, June 18, 1941, Amos R. E. Pinchot

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A typed letter from Amos R. E. Pinchot addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated June 18, 1941. Within, Pinchot responds sharply to Wilson's prior letter and its accusations of treason on the part of the America First Committee.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Amos R. E. Pinchot, June 16, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jun 1941

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Amos R. E. Pinchot, June 16, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Amos R.E. Pinchot, dated June 16, 1941. Within, Wilson expresses his distaste for Pinchot's recent work with the America First Committee.


A Voice From The Cracker-Barrel, May 25, 1941, Alexander Woollcott, Fight For Freedom Committee May 1941

A Voice From The Cracker-Barrel, May 25, 1941, Alexander Woollcott, Fight For Freedom Committee

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A flyer produced by the Fight for Freedom Committee promoting a radio broadcast speech entitled, "A Voice From the Cracker-Barrel", by Alexander Woollcott, dated May 25, 1941. Within, Woollcott criticizes individuals he believes to be working to aid Hitler.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Amos R. E. Pinchot, April 11, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Apr 1941

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Amos R. E. Pinchot, April 11, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Amos R. E. Pinchot, dated April 11, 1941. Within, Wilson writes of his displeasure upon seeing Pinchot's membership in the America First Committee.


Letter From Amos R. E. Pinchot To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 2, 1941, Amos R. E. Pinchot Apr 1941

Letter From Amos R. E. Pinchot To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 2, 1941, Amos R. E. Pinchot

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A typed letter from Amos R. E. Pinchot addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated April 2, 1941. Within, Pinchot expresses the opinion that it is highly unlikely Hitler would invade the United States.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John A. Danaher, January 27, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jan 1941

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John A. Danaher, January 27, 1941, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Senator John A. Danaher, dated January 27, 1941. Within, Wilson urges Danaher to pass the President's latest bill without delay.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Wendell Willkie, December 26, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Dec 1940

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Wendell Willkie, December 26, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Wendell Willkie, dated December 26, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Willkie to read the enclosed memorandum entitled, "America's Only Sure Defense".


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Dec 1940

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, dated December 25, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Roosevelt to address the need for full British aid in an upcoming address to the American people.


America's Only Sure Defense, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Dec 1940

America's Only Sure Defense, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of an essay entitled, "America's Only Sure Defense", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson and dated December 25, 1940. Within, Wilson argues for British aid and lists the obstacles and reasons for public opposition.


America's Only Sure Defense, November 15, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Nov 1940

America's Only Sure Defense, November 15, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed transcription of a radio speech entitled, "America's Only Sure Defense", by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 15, 1940. Within, Wilson warns about dire consequences for America if Britain were to fall to Nazi Germany.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Maurice Leon, October 28, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Oct 1940

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Maurice Leon, October 28, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Maurice Leon, dated October 28, 1940. Within, Wilson writes on the issues he feels should be emphasized by Wendell Willkie.


Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, Alben W. Barkley And Sam Rayburn, September 27, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Sep 1940

Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, Alben W. Barkley And Sam Rayburn, September 27, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a telegram sent by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Alben W. Barkley and Sam Rayburn dated September 27, 1940. Within, Wilson advocates for immediate military aid for Great Britain.


Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 15, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Sep 1940

Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 15, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A hand-written copy of a telegram sent by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, dated September 15, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Roosevelt to take decisive action to protect American shores by providing military aid to Britain.


Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt And Wendell L. Willkie, September 4, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Sep 1940

Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt And Wendell L. Willkie, September 4, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a telegram sent by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wendell L. Willkie, dated September 4, 1940. Within, Wilson sends his thanks for providing naval military aid to Britain.


Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To J. Francis Smith, August 15, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Aug 1940

Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To J. Francis Smith, August 15, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed telegram from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to J. Francis Smith, dated August 15, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Smith to contact Franklin D. Roosevelt and others on the subject of aid to Britain.


Letter From John P. Story Jr. To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 15, 1940, John P. Story Jr. Aug 1940

Letter From John P. Story Jr. To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 15, 1940, John P. Story Jr.

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A typed letter from John P. Story Jr. addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 15, 1940. Within, Story congratulates Wilson on his published letter in the Herald-Tribune and criticizes the leadership of President Roosevelt.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John J. Pershing, August 7, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Aug 1940

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John J. Pershing, August 7, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to John J. Pershing, dated August 7, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Pershing to use his influence to encourage American naval aid to the British fleet.


The First Essential Of American Defense, August 4, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Aug 1940

The First Essential Of American Defense, August 4, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

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A typed copy of an essay entitled, "The First Essential of American Defense", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 4, 1940. Within, Wilson writes on the consequences of Britain's potential fall to Germany and calls for foreign policy agreement between President Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie.


Foreign Policy And National Defense, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jan 1940

Foreign Policy And National Defense, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed copy of an essay entitled, "Foreign Policy and National Defense", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson from circa 1940. Within, Wilson writes on the rejection of the current foreign and domestic policy being conducted under the Roosevelt administration.


Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson Jan 1940

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A hand-written letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, dating from circa 1940. Within, Wilson notes the need to aid British resistance with American military power.


Will The Arms Embargo Help Keep America Out Of War?, 1939, Hamilton Fish Jan 1939

Will The Arms Embargo Help Keep America Out Of War?, 1939, Hamilton Fish

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed propaganda flyer entitled, "Will the Arms Embargo Help Keep America Out of War?", dating from circa 1939. Within, the National Committee to Keep America Out of Foreign Wars explains why the arms embargo must remain in place.


Letter From The National Committee To Keep America Out Of Foreign Wars, 1939, Hamilton Fish Jan 1939

Letter From The National Committee To Keep America Out Of Foreign Wars, 1939, Hamilton Fish

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed propaganda piece from the Committee to Keep America Out of Foreign Wars addressed to the American public. Within, the Committee calls for action to stop the repeal of the arms embargo within Congress.