Letter, Gwen Brady to Franklin D. Roosevelt

actipmos 4810 Orchard Avenue Dearborn, Michigan October 21, 1942 President Roosevelt White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: I heard your speech of October twelfth, and the next morning I read it in the paper. I was greatly impressed by the many timely things you stated. Your trip through the country without a blare of trum- pets, publicity, and showmanship impressed me as a very practical business trip. In this way, you were able to get first hand information, and see for yourself the progress being made in the war activity by all of us. It is gratifying to me to see that you, the Commander- in-Chief, are interested in the whole problem of winning the war, and at the same time do not overlook the details. Your story regarding the harvesting of a perishable crop by the cooperation of the doctor, lawyer, baker, and butcher is an American gem. It tells the nation not to let anything be wasted and that every person with the privilege of citizen- ship must do many tasks by which he earns his daily bread. I am of the opinion that if the Selective Service is re- duced to eighteen, any boy still in high school should be allowed to finish before he is selected. And also, that any citizen over eighteen be allowed to vote in an emergency. Your radio chat is welcomed by the people. I believe periodically, when you have something interesting and of vast importance. However, too frequent use will lose you a large percentage of your audience. Sincerely yours, Given Brady