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US President Franklin Roosevelt delivering the 'Day of Infamy' speech to the US Congress, Washington, United States, 8 Dec 1941; note Vice President Henry Wallace and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn in background, and James Roosevelt at right edge

Caption     US President Franklin Roosevelt delivering the 'Day of Infamy' speech to the US Congress, Washington, United States, 8 Dec 1941; note Vice President Henry Wallace and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn in background, and James Roosevelt at right edge ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives via Wikimedia Commons
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Part 3: Joint Session of the Congress, Monday, December 8, 1941 (Infamy Speech)   Main article  Photos  
Franklin Roosevelt   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 2,811 x 2,208 pixels
Photos on Same Day 8 Dec 1941
Photos at Same Place Washington, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Ron Darcey says:
12 Feb 2025 09:27:48 AM

I'm a writer and wish to obtain a photograph of FDR's "Day of Infamy address." How might I purchase this photo.

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