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“Some Fool Thing”

Reflecting upon a recent bellicose statement by the head of the Japanese Press Association, FDR speculated with aides about the degree to which those remarks reflected official Japanese policy.

A Japanese Ultimatum

The focus of this telephone conversation between President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Cordell Hull, however, is the growing conflict with Japan in the Far East and the Pacific Ocean.

African Americans and the U.S. Military

Meeting with Civil Rights leaders A. Philip Randolph and Walter White, President Roosevelt considers various options for integrating the U.S. military and preparedness efforts.

The Contingencies of War

President Roosevelt sketches out for reporters various potential developments in the European war as well as possible U.S. responses.

The Tripartite Pact

Press conference response to question on the Tripartite Pact.