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Editorial
October 2, 1941
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's letter to the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association emphasizes the importance of defending the free press during National Newspaper Week (Oct. 1-8), portraying it as a patriotic duty and priceless heritage.
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FDR on Free Press
On the occasion of National Newspaper Week, Oct. 1 to 8, President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote the following letter to an association spokesman:
DEAR MR HARDY
The recurrence of National Newspaper Week should awaken in the hearts and minds of all Americans a renewed determination to defend and maintain and perpetuate the priceless heritage of a free press.
The maintenance of an unfettered press, informed by truth and guided by contact and conscience and whole hearted devotion to the public welfare, is a fundamental obligation of patriotism.
I trust as a result of the forthcoming observance that Americans everywhere will have a renewed sense of the incalculable blessing which a free press confers. It must be maintained against all assaults.
Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Mr. William N. Hardy
Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association.
On the occasion of National Newspaper Week, Oct. 1 to 8, President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote the following letter to an association spokesman:
DEAR MR HARDY
The recurrence of National Newspaper Week should awaken in the hearts and minds of all Americans a renewed determination to defend and maintain and perpetuate the priceless heritage of a free press.
The maintenance of an unfettered press, informed by truth and guided by contact and conscience and whole hearted devotion to the public welfare, is a fundamental obligation of patriotism.
I trust as a result of the forthcoming observance that Americans everywhere will have a renewed sense of the incalculable blessing which a free press confers. It must be maintained against all assaults.
Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Mr. William N. Hardy
Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Free Press
National Newspaper Week
Patriotism
Roosevelt Letter
Press Heritage
What entities or persons were involved?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William N. Hardy
Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Free Press On National Newspaper Week
Stance / Tone
Patriotic Support For Maintaining Free Press
Key Figures
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William N. Hardy
Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association
Key Arguments
Renewed Determination To Defend And Maintain Free Press As A Priceless Heritage
Unfettered Press Informed By Truth, Conscience, And Devotion To Public Welfare Is A Fundamental Obligation Of Patriotism
Free Press Confers Incalculable Blessing And Must Be Maintained Against All Assaults