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the United States during the most
momentous years in the Nations
history. The fact that he was
elected four times, breaking all
precedent, is evidence of the conf
dence that has been reposed in
him by SO many millions of our
citizens. 1t was that confidence
which made 1t possible for him to
give inspiring leadership during this
trying period.
] James F. Byrnes, former director
of war mobilization-It is a world
tragedy.
Joseph p. Kennedy, former Am
baSSador to LondOn-A greater love
hath no man than he who gives his
life for his country. AS member
!. OF President ROoSeVelt's official
family for many years, ! know that
he felt that Justice had been vio-
lated seriously by this war. and he
!. had dedicated his life that the
grave injuries to states and lnhabl-
. tants should be rectified.
, President Charles Seymour OF
Yale University-The death Of the
President is body blow TO America.
He has led us through the most
serious crisis of our history. He has
united our Nation in the defense Of
freedom. Our best tribute to him
is to continue united in the in
ternational ideals of which he was
| leader.
Secretary Of the Treasury Morgen-
thau-It has been my privilege to
have served him for two years
in Albany and for over II years
here in Washington, and 1 know
what a really great man he was.
He. more than any one person, Is
responsible, in my opinion. for the
successful conduct of this terrible
war against the aggressor nations.
/ Secretary of the Interior Ickes-
We have been fortunate, during the
world crisis, to have given to civil
ization and the world the greatest
leader in the history of our coun-
try. We know what his ideals were.
President Truman will take up
where President Roosevelt left off
All of us will help him to accom-
plish the objectives and realize the
ideals of the great general who has
gone down facing the enemy.
Secretary Of Commerce Wallace
America and the world must and
, will carry on. We bow in prayer for
that gallant world citizen who so un-
t erringly acted to save democracy
. Behind and with President Truman
| We shall go forward into victory and
: peace.
Robert E. Hannegan, chairman of
} the Democratic National Commit
tee-As surely as any soldier in the
: field, he gave his life unselfshly for
his country. the principles
, for which he stood and fought will
| never die They will go marching
!. on triumphantly under the
knowing and able leadership OF
] President Truman.
Herbert H. Lehman, director gen.
eral of the A-Indefatigabl BILE
. and without thought Of SELF he sac
: rificed his life in the service Of his
: fellow men.
Soviet Ambassador Andrei A. Gro
. myko-One of the greatest statesmen
the world has ever known. The
Soviet people share this great ma
, tional grief which has befallen the
friendly American people. Mr.
Roosevelt could distinguish true
friends as we'll as real enemies. He
knew the value of unity of great
Allied powers and its Importance for
= victory.
y British Ambassador Halifax-Witt
( the American Nation, the British
e people will mourn the passing of one
who has guided the Allied forces sc
, far and so well on the road to vic
0 tory.
r Jesse Jones, former Secretary Of
). Commerce-We were not prepared
s for the shock of President Roose.
t velt's death. But the Nation
0 true to its tradition, will carry or
S and support President Harry Tru-
e man in bringing the war to fina
+ victory and in achieving just
). peace.
+ Basil O'Connor, chairman Of tn,
: American Red Cross and chairman
of the National Infantile Paralysis
l Foundation-One of historys great
est figures, and very kindly in
dividual, has passed on. I CAM
5 help but believe that the force OF
his personality will continue to help
bring about those fine things which
the world so badly needs.
= Senator Wheeler, Democrat, OF
Montana-I sincerely regret his
passing. I think Mr.. Truman viii
make very good President.
Senator La Toilette, Progressive
Of Wisconsin-We are too close tc
, the events of the past decade tc
T pass any definitive judgment on hi;
: place in history, but no one car
S question that his life and policies
y have had profound and lasting
S effect on this Nation and the world
: Homer Cummings, former Attor.
e ney General-The death of Presi-
: dent Roosevelt comes at the SUI
:, preme moment of history. 1t is q
!, bitter loss that we and the rest OF
: the world can barely sustain. We
should be grateful for his inspired
e leadership and highly resolve that
there shall be no failure Of the high
purpose for which he gave his life
! Comdr. Harold r. Stassen: Frank
a lin Roosevelt was great President
e and the passing of the years will ado
to recognition of his greatness. 1t Is
: particularly tragic that he has de.
j parted at the very time SO much
that he has labored so hard tc
t achieve was nearing the summit o1
j accomplishment.
Josephus Daniels, Secretary of thu
!. Navy when Mr.. Roosevelt was AS
= sistant Secretary during the Worle
= War-I feel lost that I must live or
:. without his comradeship and inspi
ration. My personal sense of loss