Speech at Madison Square Garden October 31, 1936

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During the eve of the national elections, President Roosevelt makes a speech at the Madison Square Garden and asks the people to spend the night in meditation of what government they want to elect.

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Senator Wagner, Governor Lehman, my friends:

On the eve of a national election, it is well for us to stop for a moment and analyze calmly and without prejudice the effect on our Nation of a victory by either of the major political parties.

The problem of the electorate is far deeper, far more vital than the continuance in the Presidency of any individual. For the greater issue goes beyond units of humanity

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