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Winston Churchill speech - Sail on oh ship of state.
"The other day President Roosevelt gave his opponent in the late presidential election a letter of introduction to me. And in it he wrote out a verse in his own...
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Winston Churchill speech - Sail on oh ship of state.
"The other day President Roosevelt gave his opponent in the late presidential election a letter of introduction to me. And in it he wrote out a verse in his own hand- writing, from Longfellow. It applies to you people as it does to us.
Here is the verse:- 'Sail on, oh ship of state, Sail on, oh union strong and great; Humanity with all its fears, With all the hopes of future years, Is hanging breathless on they faith.'
What is the answer that I shall give in your name to this great man? The thrice chosen head of a nation of 130 million. Here is the answer which I will give to President Roosevelt. Put your confidence in us - give us your faith and your blessing and under Providence all will be well. We shall not fail or falter, we shall not weaken or tire - neither the sudden shock of battle nor the long drawn trails of vigilance or exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job."
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