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ghd, g g ,T fi Emp- A C1.A,jl.E Nl l A N -p p p - A TRIBUTE TO Oun Lost LEADER On April l2, 1945 in Warms Springs, Georgia, Franklin Delano Roosevelt 'slept away.N The be- loved president who had led us so bravely through times of peace and war had been denied the privilege of seeing the victory for which he had fought. He gave his life so we could enjoy everlasting peace. Roosevelt's political career be- gan early, for he served New York State as senator prior to the first World War. An ardent supporter of Woodrow Wilson in the election of 1912, he was rewarded by being appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy. In the election of 1928, he was a firm backer of Alfred E. Smith who helped him in the early days of his career, and in that same year he, Roosevelt, became Governor of New York serving two terms. During the period 1932-1945 Roosevelt was elected ,for the office of president of the United States four times, defeating four Repub- lican candidates--Hoover, Landon, Wilkie, and Deweyw-in the national elections. Throughout his years of public service he accomplished much for this country. His efforts have been criticized by many, but we must admit that he did form or- ganizations for the unemployed. He also saved the banks of the nation, and it was he who lifted the country out of the chaos of the depression. On December 7, 1941, the Japa- nese attacked Pearl Harbor, and with the beginning of the war our president took on the tremendous task that eventually brought on his collapse. In the trying days of 1942 and 1943 F. D. R. exerted him- self to the utmost to bring about the necessary change from peace to war. On many occasions he met with the leaders of the other allied powers, and was one of the nbig three.n During the last few months of his life it was evident that the president was weakening under the strain of war, After twelve years as head of the most powerful nation on earth, he finally gave in under the burden that he was carrying and died on that fateful April afternoon. His first and last desire was for the welfare of the people and nation. In the trying days ahead may we ever be mindful of the un- spoken words taken from his ad- dress to have been delivered on April 13, 1945, WLet us move fore ward with strong and active faith.V Frederick Whittemore, '48 3 - Q -I l - l - U How THE WAR AFFECTS THE MlND- v or THE HIGH ScHooL STUDENT Amid these chaotic times of agres- sion, corruption, and destruction, the entire world is conscious of physical and mental changes that must be made to cope with the re- .quirements of a world at war. Of these people, it is the high school student to whom the greatest confidence and help must be given, for they are to be 'the world of to- morrow,W Since that immortal day,Deo8mber 7, l941,the high school student has become aware of the burden laidqaon his shoulders during these times of international conflict. Many are unaware of the services the high school student is rendering his country. These boys and girls know that many positions are vacant because men are leaving to enterthe Armed Services. They know that the fighting front cannot endure without the home front and are eager to lnlp. Some work in stores and many in factories, under part-time-employe ment, producing the implements of war which their fathers and brothers fighting in the four corners of the world need. Girls work in nurseries