In The Contest Over National Security (Harvard 2024) Roady shows how FDR developed a vision of national security that is not just about protecting Americans against physical attack but also ensuring their economic well-being.
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February 08, 2005
George W. Bush
Good afternoon, and welcome to the White House, the people's house. Laura and I are pleased you're here so we can celebrate together the 79th celebration of African American History Month. We're here today because of the dedication and persistence of a man named Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
In the 1920s, Dr. Woodson argued that if African Americans were to take their rightful place in...
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