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ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. D-Day Prayer . Washington, D.C., 6 June 1944. Lithographic broadside, 20 7/8 x 13 7/8 in., printed in two columns with black gothic type, capital letters and portions of the heading printed in red and blue ink, one large capital “A” in blue and gold. A rare broadside. This special printing of FDR’s June 6, 1944 radio address to the American people, as he announced the news of the Normandy landings and asked Americans to join him in a prayer of his own composition begins: “Almighty God: our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. With thy blessing we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy....” One of the best known messages of the President during World War II. – TRUMAN, Harry S. A Proclamation by the President of the United States . Washington, D. C. 8 May 1945. Lithographic broadside, 20 ¾ x 13 7/8 in., printed in two columns in black, red and blue. Initial capital in gilt and blue. A V-E Day proclamation for a national day of prayer on 13 May 1945, dedicated “to the memory of those who have given their lives to make our victory possible.” -- ROOSEVELT. On Our Way . New York: John Day Company, 1934. 8o. Original blue cloth (fragment of dust jacket preserved). Spine slightly faded. First trade edition, with FDR’s holograph correction of typographical errors on pp. x and 162. Signed and inscribed on front flyleaf “For Irene Oendorff / Merry Christmas from / Franklin D. Roosevelt / 1934.” Together 3 items .
ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. D-Day Prayer . Washington, D.C., 6 June 1944. Lithographic broadside, 20 7/8 x 13 7/8 in., printed in two columns with black gothic type, capital letters and portions of the heading printed in red and blue ink, one large capital “A” in blue and gold. A rare broadside. This special printing of FDR’s June 6, 1944 radio address to the American people, as he announced the news of the Normandy landings and asked Americans to join him in a prayer of his own composition begins: “Almighty God: our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. With thy blessing we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy....” One of the best known messages of the President during World War II. – TRUMAN, Harry S. A Proclamation by the President of the United States . Washington, D. C. 8 May 1945. Lithographic broadside, 20 ¾ x 13 7/8 in., printed in two columns in black, red and blue. Initial capital in gilt and blue. A V-E Day proclamation for a national day of prayer on 13 May 1945, dedicated “to the memory of those who have given their lives to make our victory possible.” -- ROOSEVELT. On Our Way . New York: John Day Company, 1934. 8o. Original blue cloth (fragment of dust jacket preserved). Spine slightly faded. First trade edition, with FDR’s holograph correction of typographical errors on pp. x and 162. Signed and inscribed on front flyleaf “For Irene Oendorff / Merry Christmas from / Franklin D. Roosevelt / 1934.” Together 3 items .