FDR, to the DAR, April 21, 1938

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Remember always that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.*

(full speech at https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/remarks-the-daughters-the-american-revolution-washington-dc)

*This quotation was the Cryptoquote today, and I was happy to be reminded of it.

[dflprincess]

1. Daughters of the Revolution

by Grant Wood. I have a copy of it in my living room. Over the years I've been surprised by the people who just don't get it.

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3. Oh my glob

What a wonderful, hilarious painting. I want one.

I've never seen this before--how could that have happened?

[Clouds Passing]

2. My ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War. I have their spirit running through my being.

Freedom for all. Always freedom.

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4. Me too!

And one of mine served in the VA whatever it was called; he was a representative to the constitutional congress. But I bet Kristie Noem would deport both of us!

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5. She would have been on G3's side 😫

One of mine was first mayor of Easton PA.